Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in the Middle East Q2 2021

The second quarter of 2021 saw notable trends in the performance of the top 5 social networking apps on iOS in the Middle East. Below, we break down the performance metrics for WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram Messenger, Facebook, Messenger, and IMVU: 3D Avatar Creator & Chat.

WhatsApp Messenger experienced a stable performance in Q2 2021. Weekly revenues varied slightly, peaking at $34 in the last week of June. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting from around 142K in early April and settling at approximately 125K by the end of June. Active users remained fairly consistent, fluctuating between 9.1M and 9.2M throughout the quarter.

Telegram Messenger did not report any revenue during this period. However, it saw a steady stream of downloads, ranging from about 75K to 94K per week. Active users demonstrated a slight decline mid-quarter but overall maintained a level around 5M.

Facebook showed significant revenue fluctuations. Weekly revenue peaked at $82.8K in early June. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a minor peak of around 110K in mid-May. Active users saw a gradual increase, moving from approximately 9.1M in early April to over 9.4M by the end of June.

Messenger also did not report revenue during Q2 2021. Weekly downloads hovered around 45K to 52K. Active users remained stable, fluctuating between 3.5M and 3.6M throughout the quarter.

IMVU: 3D Avatar Creator & Chat saw significant growth in revenue and downloads in early June, with weekly revenue peaking at $31.8K and downloads reaching approximately 228K. Active users also surged during this period, peaking at around 530K. However, these metrics declined towards the end of the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, providing a comprehensive overview of the app performance in the Middle East for Q2 2021. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.