Top Word Puzzle Games on iOS in Italy: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five word puzzle games on the iOS platform in Italy showcased varied performance trends, as analyzed by Sensor Tower.

Ruzzle from MAG Interactive experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.4K in late July and mid-August. Downloads saw a notable increase mid-quarter, reaching around 1.7K by the end of August, while active users gradually decreased from 36.2K to 21.1K over the quarter.

Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game by Oakever Games maintained a steady weekly revenue, hovering around $1K. Downloads peaked at over 3K in mid-August, followed by a decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users showed resilience, maintaining numbers around 49K mid-quarter and ending at 46.6K.

The NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword app from The New York Times Company saw its revenue peak at $853 in late August. Downloads increased steadily, reaching 757 in early September, while active users remained stable, closing the quarter at approximately 23.3K.

Crossword Jam: Fun Word Search from PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd witnessed a decline in revenue, dropping from $786 in late July to $416 by the end of September. Downloads initially surged to 4.7K, then tapered off to 1.4K. Active users also saw a decrease, ending at around 14.3K.

Finally, Words of Wonders: Crossword by FUGO BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI VE YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI showed steady performance with revenue peaking at $530 in late September. Downloads remained consistent, reaching a high of 2.9K in mid-August, while active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at approximately 42.5K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape of word puzzle games in Italy, with further detailed analysis available from Sensor Tower.