Top 5 Word Puzzle Games on iOS in the UK: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the UK iOS market for word puzzle games saw intriguing trends among the top five applications. Here's a detailed look at their performance.

Word Search Explorer® from PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd showed a dynamic quarter. Weekly downloads peaked in early August at around 19.8K before stabilizing. Revenue experienced fluctuations, reaching a high of approximately $1.3K in mid-July, while active users increased to a peak of 149.2K in late July before gradually declining.

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword by The New York Times Company maintained strong performance throughout the quarter. Revenue peaked at about $156.8K in late August, with downloads spiking at 23.7K during the same period. The game consistently engaged over 1M active users weekly, peaking in late August.

The Connect Word Association Game by Hitapps Games LTD experienced a decline in both downloads and active users over the quarter. Weekly downloads started at 13.8K and dropped to 7.5K by the end of September. Revenue remained relatively low, with a peak of $0.4K at the start of the quarter.

Wordscapes from PeopleFun, Inc. saw a gradual increase in revenue, reaching approximately $19.8K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 12.4K in late August, while active users saw a decline from 238.7K in early July to 149.6K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, Crossword Master - Word Puzzle by Easybrain Ltd showed a steady increase in downloads, peaking at 16.7K in late September. Revenue also increased, reaching $0.8K by the quarter's end. Active users remained stable, with slight fluctuations throughout.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for word puzzle games on iOS in the UK, as reported by Sensor Tower. For more detailed insights, visit their platform.