AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Word Puzzle Games on iOS in UAE, Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top five word puzzle games on iOS in the United Arab Emirates during Q4 2025, with data insights from Sensor Tower.
The fourth quarter of 2025 saw intriguing trends in the word puzzle game category on iOS in the United Arab Emirates. Here's a detailed look at the performance of the top five apps according to Sensor Tower data.
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword experienced a notable increase in both revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue peaked at around $776 in the final week of December, while downloads climbed steadily to 422 in the same period. Active users also rose significantly from 2.3K to over 3.1K.
Wordscapes: Word puzzle game showed consistent growth throughout the quarter. Revenue reached approximately $400 by the end of December. Downloads surged to 1.1K, and active users expanded from 3.5K to 8.6K, highlighting its popularity.
Words of Wonders: Crossword had a mixed performance. Revenue saw a high of $475 at year-end, while downloads remained robust, peaking at 761. Active user numbers were stable, maintaining around 5.3K.
The performance of Word Merge: Categories showed a varied trend. Revenue started strong at $397 but fluctuated throughout the quarter. Downloads were highest at 546 in early December, reflecting moderate engagement.
Finally, Cryptogram: Word Brain Puzzle saw a steady increase across all metrics. Revenue reached about $175 in the last week of December. Downloads were robust, peaking at 1.8K, while active users grew from 8.7K to 10.1K.
These insights underscore the competitive landscape of word puzzle games in the UAE, with continued growth and engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
