Top 5 iOS Match 3 Games in UAE: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top Match 3 games on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased significant trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower.

Candy Crush Saga, published by King, displayed a consistent pattern in its financial performance. Weekly revenue varied, peaking at $74.7K in early October and tapering to $52.2K by the end of December. Downloads showed fluctuations, with a notable dip mid-quarter and a recovery to 3.6K in the final week. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 54K.

Goods Puzzle: Sort Challenge from ONESOFT GLOBAL PTE. LTD., experienced an increase in weekly revenue towards the end of the quarter, reaching $1.6K. Downloads were volatile, with a significant spike to 5.3K in early December. Active users increased steadily, ending the quarter with over 21K.

Match Villains, developed by Good Job Games, saw a dramatic rise in revenue mid-quarter, peaking at $4.5K in late December. Downloads decreased over the quarter, while active users started at 4.3K, increasing to over 12.5K by the end of December.

Township by Playrix maintained stable revenue throughout the quarter, with a slight peak at $29.3K in late October. Downloads were consistent, with a late-quarter surge to 3.1K. Active users showed an upward trend, reaching 27.5K by the end of December.

Finally, Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story, from Microfun Limited, exhibited strong revenue performance, peaking at $67.8K in early December. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching nearly 2.9K. Active users grew steadily, ending the quarter at 46.7K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the Match 3 gaming market in the UAE, with varying trends in user engagement and revenue across different titles.