Top 5 Communication Apps in UAE Q4 2021

The fourth quarter of 2021 saw notable trends in the performance of the top communication apps in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s a detailed look at how these apps fared in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. showed a steady trend in weekly downloads, starting at around 34K and peaking at approximately 43K towards the end of December. The app maintained over 2.7M weekly active users throughout the quarter, with minor fluctuations. Revenue remained minimal, occasionally reaching $1.

imo HD - Video Calls and Chats from imo.im experienced a stable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $5.5K in mid-October. Weekly downloads for the app hovered around 30K to 35K, with a noticeable rise to 35K in the final week of the year. Active users varied slightly, starting at 3.76M and ending at around 3.59M.

WhatsApp Business from WhatsApp LLC saw a consistent rise in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 30K and reaching up to 43K in early December. The app had over 1M weekly active users, increasing steadily to about 1.2M by the end of the quarter.

Botim - Video and Voice Call from Algento Cloud Computing Limited gained steady traction in weekly downloads, starting at around 40K and peaking at 45K towards the end of December. Revenue for the app fluctuated, reaching up to $2.4K in mid-October. Active users showed a rising trend, beginning at 1.61M and increasing to approximately 1.69M by the end of the quarter.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC exhibited a steady increase in weekly downloads, with a notable peak of 44K in early October. Active users remained robust, starting at 2M and peaking at 2.23M in early October. The app did not generate revenue during this period.

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