Top 5 Communication Apps in Middle East Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 saw significant activity in the communication apps sector in the Middle East. Here, we break down the performance of the top 5 apps: imo-International Calls & Chat, Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram, and Snapchat. Data is sourced from Sensor Tower, where more detailed insights are available.

imo-International Calls & Chat saw a steady climb in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $233K in the last week of August. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 188K at the beginning of July and finishing the quarter at 177K. The app's weekly active users hovered around 15M, showing minor variations throughout the quarter.

Messenger experienced modest revenue, with a noticeable increase to $578 in the first week of September. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a peak of 174K in mid-July and ending the quarter at 159K. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 18M.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a low but steady revenue stream. Weekly downloads showed a strong upward trend, starting at 222K in late June and reaching 278K by the end of September. Active users also displayed a slight upward trajectory, consistently around 35M.

Telegram did not generate revenue but saw significant download activity, peaking at approximately 278K in late August. Active users also demonstrated growth, increasing from 13M at the start of the quarter to over 14M by the end.

Snapchat had variable revenue, with notable increases in late August and early September. Weekly downloads remained strong, peaking at 221K in late July. Active users fluctuated around 20M, showing resilience and stability throughout the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of communication apps in the Middle East during Q3 2021. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.