Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Romania: Q1 2022

Throughout the first quarter of 2022, the leading communication apps on Android in Romania exhibited diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is a detailed performance analysis of the top 5 apps: Messenger, WhatsApp Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, and Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out.

Messenger

During Q1 2022, Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $122 in the week of February 21. Weekly downloads saw a notable increase mid-quarter, reaching around 44K in the week of March 21. The app's weekly active users displayed a gradual rise, growing from roughly 4.3M at the start of January to about 4.4M by the end of March.

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent download rate throughout the quarter, with a peak of approximately 35K downloads in the week of January 17. The app's weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 5.1M users, with a slight increase toward the end of February, reaching nearly 5.2M.

Snapchat

Snapchat from Snap Inc. saw a steady decrease in weekly downloads, starting at around 32K at the beginning of January and dropping to about 20K by the end of March. Despite this, the app's weekly active users showed an upward trend, increasing from approximately 1.5M at the start of the quarter to nearly 1.6M by mid-March. Revenue remained negligible throughout the period, with a minor peak of $36 in the last week of March.

Telegram

Telegram experienced a varied trend in weekly downloads, with a significant spike to around 34K in the week of February 28. The app's weekly active users also saw a substantial increase, growing from about 617K at the start of January to nearly 848K by the end of February.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out from Discord Inc. saw a steady weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $2.3K in the week of January 10. Weekly downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a peak of around 12K in the week of January 24. The app's weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 700K users.

The data for this analysis comes from Sensor Tower. For more in-depth insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.