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AI Insights · Timothy · January 2022

Top 5 Communication Apps in the UK Q4 2021 Performance

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 communication apps in the UK during Q4 2021, including downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Communication Apps in the UK Q4 2021 Performance

During the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 communication apps in the United Kingdom demonstrated varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each app fared during this period.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, culminating at approximately $166K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 80K in the same period. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 3.6M to 3.8M throughout the quarter.

Kik — Messaging & Chat App experienced a gradual decline in weekly downloads, dropping to about 8.4K by mid-December before rebounding to 10.7K in the last week of the quarter. Revenue trends showed a peak at roughly $39.3K in late October, with active users ranging between 200K and 230K.

Azar: Video Chat & Meet People displayed a notable increase in weekly revenue, reaching about $130K in the week leading up to Christmas. Downloads were highest in late October at around 13K, while active users ranged from 56K to 76K, indicating a stable user base.

imo-International Calls & Chat had a relatively stable performance in terms of weekly downloads and active users, with downloads peaking at nearly 17K in early October. Revenue peaked at approximately $7.2K in mid-October, and active users fluctuated around the 280K to 350K mark.

Rakuten Viber Messenger showed a significant increase in active users, reaching over 1M in late October. Weekly downloads were highest at around 22K in early October, and revenue saw a peak of approximately $21.5K in late September, with stable trends throughout the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2022