Top 5 Communication Apps in UAE Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 communication apps in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated notable trends across downloads, revenue, and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Business from WhatsApp LLC saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 37.6K at the end of December and peaking at around 92.5K by the end of March. The app's weekly active users also showed a steady rise from about 1.2M to nearly 1.5M over the same period.

Botim - Video and Voice Call by Algento Cloud Computing Limited experienced a consistent performance in weekly revenue, with figures ranging from $1.2K to $1.9K. Downloads for the app started at 44.8K and reached 60.8K by the end of March. Active users remained robust, increasing from around 1.7M to over 1.8M.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. had a modest revenue peak of $105 in late January. Weekly downloads saw a progressive increase from 42.6K to 56.9K by the end of the quarter. The app's active user base remained relatively stable, hovering around 2.7M to 2.8M.

imo-International Calls & Chat by imo.im witnessed a varied revenue trend, peaking at $5K in early March. Weekly downloads showed a steady climb from 35.6K to nearly 49K. The app maintained a strong active user base, fluctuating between 3.5M and 3.8M throughout the quarter.

Snapchat by Snap Inc showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching up to $282 by mid-March. Downloads for Snapchat started at 36.8K and peaked at about 53.7K. The app's active users showed a slight decline from 2.2M to approximately 2.2M by the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a comprehensive view of the performance of the top communication apps in the UAE during Q1 2022. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.