AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Puzzle/Riddle Games on iOS in New Zealand, Q4 2025
Explore the performance of the top puzzle and riddle games on iOS in New Zealand during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active user trends.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the puzzle and riddle game category on iOS in New Zealand showcased intriguing trends across the top five applications. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights key performance metrics such as downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.
Brain Puzzle: Tricky Quest by SmallStep Dev Team experienced a fluctuating download pattern, starting at 823 weekly downloads and peaking at 1160 in mid-December. Active users increased steadily from 4523 to 5522 by the end of the quarter.
Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles from UNICO STUDIO saw a gradual rise in weekly downloads, reaching 917 by the end of December. Despite a slight decline in active users early in the quarter, numbers improved to 3242 by year-end. Revenue remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations around $50-$100 weekly.
That’s My Seat – Logic Puzzle by ROOFTOP GAMES showed consistent download growth, peaking at 643. Active users followed a similar trend, increasing from 1621 to 1512. Revenue varied throughout the quarter, ending at $146.
Brain Puzzle 2: Logic Twist also from SmallStep Dev Team, started the quarter with modest downloads but saw a significant uplift, reaching 696 by the end of December. Active users rose from 42 to 956, indicating increased engagement.
Tricky Puzzle: Brain Quest by 美玲 陆 had a notable surge in downloads during December, reaching a high of 1818. Active users mirrored this growth, climbing from 108 to 1104.
These applications demonstrate varied performance trends, with some showing impressive growth in user engagement and downloads. For further insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's data analytics platform.
