Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in Middle East Q2 2021

The second quarter of 2021 saw significant activity among the top communication apps in the Middle East. Here’s a breakdown of the performance trends for the leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

imo-International Calls & Chat from imo.im maintained a relatively stable performance in weekly downloads, averaging around 170K-180K. Weekly revenue started strong at approximately $194K, peaking at $221K in mid-May, but gradually declined to about $155K by the end of June. The app's weekly active users saw fluctuations, starting at 15.9M and ending the quarter at 15.6M.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. showed a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, generally hovering between 150K-170K. The weekly revenue was minimal but showed a notable increase from $49 in early June to $284 by the end of the month. Weekly active users remained stable, averaging around 18.4M.

WhatsApp Messenger from WhatsApp LLC led the pack with weekly downloads consistently above 200K, peaking at 270K in early May. Revenue was relatively low, fluctuating slightly and ending at $34 in the last week of June. The app had a strong base of weekly active users, maintaining around 35M throughout the quarter.

Snapchat from Snap Inc. experienced a steady stream of weekly downloads, ranging from 180K to 230K, with a peak in early May. Weekly revenue showed minor variations, averaging around $150-$200. The app's weekly active users saw an upward trend, increasing from 19.2M to 20.3M by the end of June.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC had consistent weekly downloads, generally around 160K-190K. The weekly active users remained stable, fluctuating slightly around 13M.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.