Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in the Middle East: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top Match 3 games on iOS in the Middle East exhibited interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Royal Match from Dream Games saw a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at around $504K in mid-October. Weekly downloads started at 7.4K, climbing steadily to 14.4K by the end of December. Active users, however, showed a downward trend from 362K to 344K.

Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story by Microfun Limited experienced a consistent increase in revenue, reaching approximately $195K in the final week of December. Downloads surged from 9.4K to 19.7K over the quarter. Active users also rose significantly, starting at 246K and ending at 341K.

Candy Crush Saga, a long-time favorite from King, maintained a steady revenue, peaking at $204K in early October. Downloads fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at 11.7K. The active user base remained stable, hovering around 232K.

Gardenscapes by Playrix saw a slight dip in revenue, concluding at $131K. Downloads were relatively stable, with a notable increase to 12.5K in the year's final week. Active users decreased from 117K to 102K.

Finally, Toon Blast from Peak Games demonstrated a steady revenue trend, reaching $109K mid-December. Downloads decreased from 1.5K to 1.6K, while active users saw a decline from 7.6K to 9K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the Match 3 genre in the Middle East, with varying trends in user engagement and monetization. For more in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower.