Top Word Puzzle Games on iOS in Australia Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the word puzzle genre on iOS in Australia showcased interesting trends among the top-performing apps. According to data from Sensor Tower, these games demonstrated varied patterns in downloads, revenue, and active users.

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword by The New York Times Company saw a remarkable fluctuation in weekly revenue, beginning at around $30K and experiencing a peak of approximately $51K in early July. Weekly downloads hovered between 5.3K and 8.6K, with a noticeable spike at the end of August. Active users consistently grew, reaching nearly 478K by the end of the quarter.

Word Search Explorer® from PlaySimple Games recorded steady weekly downloads, averaging around 4.5K to 5.8K. Revenue remained modest, peaking at about $635 at the start of the quarter. Active users showed a gradual increase, closing with over 32K users.

NYT Crossplay: Play and Spell, another offering from The New York Times Company, had a notable surge in downloads, jumping from 19 to 17.9K in just two weeks. Despite a lack of revenue data, the download trend indicates growing interest.

Connect Word Association Game by Hitapps Games LTD experienced a decline in both downloads and revenue, beginning at 7.6K downloads and dropping to 3.5K by the end of September. Active users followed a similar trend, decreasing to just over 30K.

Finally, Wordscapes by PeopleFun, Inc. maintained stable revenue figures, peaking at approximately $8.7K. Downloads remained consistent, ranging from 3K to 4.5K. The number of active users fluctuated but ended on a high note with about 74.9K users.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform. This overview reflects the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market and highlights the competitive landscape of word puzzle games in Australia.