Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Russia: Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top communication apps on Android in Russia showcased distinct trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top 5 communication apps during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Getcontact from Getverify LDA saw an interesting pattern in weekly downloads, starting at around 259K at the beginning of the quarter and peaking at 318K in the week of July 5th. By the end of September, downloads had decreased to approximately 226K. Weekly revenue for the app remained relatively stable, with a notable peak of about $7.9K in the last week of the quarter. Active users hovered around 3.3M throughout the quarter, with minimal fluctuations.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC maintained a steady download rate, starting at 257K and ending the quarter at 303K. The app did not generate any revenue during this period. Active users for Telegram demonstrated a gradual increase from 44.2M to 45.6M by the end of September.

WhatsApp Messenger from WhatsApp LLC experienced consistent weekly downloads, with numbers ranging from 132K to 163K throughout the quarter. Similar to Telegram, WhatsApp did not report any revenue. Weekly active users saw a slight upward trend, starting at 86.6M and ending at 88.5M.

Мой t2. Новый уровень by Tele2 displayed stable download numbers, fluctuating between 102K and 126K. Weekly active users remained relatively steady, with a slight increase from 7.1M to 7.3M by the end of the quarter. Like some other apps, Мой t2. Новый уровень did not generate any revenue during this period.

Rakuten Viber Messenger from Viber Media showed a positive trend in downloads, starting at 80K and ending at 112K. Weekly revenue varied, peaking at around $2.5K in early August. The active user base for Viber increased from 28.5M to 29.5M over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.