AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in UAE Q4 2025
Explore the performance of leading Match 3 games on iOS in the UAE during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the United Arab Emirates saw notable trends in the Match 3 games category on the iOS platform. Here's a detailed look at the top performers.
Royal Match by Dream Games experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking around $161K in early October and closing the year at $123K. Downloads showed a strong upward trajectory, starting at just over 1K and reaching 2.4K by the end of December. Active users decreased initially from 36.6K to 20.8K but rebounded to 25.7K.
Candy Crush Saga from King maintained consistent revenue, averaging around $70K weekly, with a slight dip to $52K in late December. Downloads were stable around 3K to 4K, while active users remained strong, fluctuating between 53K and 56K.
Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story by Microfun Limited saw an increase in revenue, reaching $67K in December. Downloads started at 1K and climbed to 2.9K by the end of the quarter. Active users saw a steady rise from 32K to nearly 47K.
Toon Blast from Peak Games showed a revenue increase, peaking at $53K in mid-December. Downloads varied, with a peak of 739 in late October. Active users increased from 977 to 1.5K.
Gardenscapes by Playrix experienced steady revenue, peaking at $49K in early December. Downloads fluctuated between 568 and 1.8K, while active users grew from 3.9K to 5K.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the Match 3 games market in the UAE. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.
