Top 5 Communication Apps in UAE for Q2 2021

The second quarter of 2021 saw significant activity among the top communication apps in the United Arab Emirates. Below, we delve into the performance metrics of the leading apps: imo-International Calls & Chat, Messenger, Botim - Video and Voice Call, WhatsApp Business, and WhatsApp Messenger.

imo-International Calls & Chat experienced fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $7.8K in early April before settling around $3.6K to $3.8K by the end of June. The app consistently maintained weekly downloads between 27K and 38K, with a peak in early May at 37.9K. The number of weekly active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3.8M and 3.9M throughout the quarter.

Messenger saw its weekly downloads hover around 29K to 35K, with a notable peak at 38.8K in early May. Revenue remained negligible until mid-June, where it recorded small amounts around $40 to $50. The app's weekly active users stayed consistent, ranging from 2.7M to 2.8M.

For Botim - Video and Voice Call, weekly revenue showed a significant increase, peaking at $3.3K in mid-June. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, fluctuating between 30K and 48K, with a high point in early April. The number of weekly active users remained steady, ranging from 1.3M to 1.4M.

WhatsApp Business maintained a consistent download rate, typically between 20K and 26K, with a peak at 26.6K in late June. Weekly active users displayed a gradual increase, reaching approximately 955K by the end of June.

Lastly, WhatsApp Messenger showed a steady download rate throughout the quarter, with figures ranging from 31K to 54K and a peak in early May. The app's weekly active users remained robust, consistently around 5.9M to 6M.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower's website.