Top 5 Photo and Video Apps in UAE Q3 2021: Performance Insights

The third quarter of 2021 saw noteworthy trends in the performance of the top 5 photo and video applications in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s a detailed look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends according to Sensor Tower data.

YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream

YouTube, published by Google, experienced a significant increase in weekly revenue, starting at around $76K at the end of June and rising to approximately $134K by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at nearly 24K at the end of September. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 5.7M throughout the quarter.

Instagram

Instagram maintained a stable weekly download rate, with a noticeable peak of around 43K in mid-August. Revenue saw a few spikes, notably reaching $366 in late August. Active users hovered around 2.7M, showing minor fluctuations but generally consistent engagement.

Snapchat

Snapchat's weekly downloads varied, peaking at nearly 31K in late July. Revenue showed brief spikes, especially in late August with a peak of $101. Active users saw a slight increase, reaching over 2M by the end of September.

CapCut - Video Editor

CapCut - Video Editor saw a steady increase in active users, growing from around 103K to nearly 150K by the end of September. Downloads also showed growth, peaking at approximately 22K in the final week of the quarter.

Gradient: Celebrity Look Like

Gradient: Celebrity Look Like had notable spikes in both downloads and revenue. In early August, downloads surged to approximately 36K, while revenue peaked at around $18K during the same period. Active users increased significantly in early August, reaching over 43K.

These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the top photo and video apps in the UAE for Q3 2021. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.