Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Switzerland, Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top five social networking apps on the iOS platform in Switzerland were WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram Messenger, Facebook, Locket Widget, and Messenger. Below is a detailed look at their performance throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger from WhatsApp Inc. experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting with around 17K downloads in late December 2021 and dipping to approximately 10K by the end of February. The app's downloads then peaked at 21K in mid-March before stabilizing around 19K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained steady, with a slight increase from 3.22M to 3.26M over the quarter.

Telegram Messenger by Telegram FZ-LLC saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 4.9K in late December 2021 and reaching a peak of 7.4K in mid-March. Active users also showed positive growth, moving from 290K to nearly 310K by the end of March.

Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. had consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 5.5K to 6K throughout the quarter. Revenue peaked at approximately $5.2K in late December and maintained a steady range between $2.7K to $4.9K throughout the period. Active users showed minor fluctuations but remained around the 480K mark.

Locket Widget by Locket Labs, Inc., a newer entrant, saw a peak in downloads of 11.7K in early January, followed by a gradual decline to around 2K by the end of March. Active users mirrored this trend, peaking at 13K in early February and stabilizing around 10K towards the end of the quarter.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. displayed a consistent download rate, averaging around 4.5K weekly. Active users fluctuated slightly but showed an overall increase from 768K to approximately 750K by the end of March.

These insights come from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics and trends can be explored further.