Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Australia Q3 2022

The third quarter of 2022 saw significant activity in the social networking app category on iOS in Australia. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top 5 apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting the quarter with 71K and peaking at 89K in the week of August 8. However, downloads dipped to 51K by mid-September before rebounding to 69K by the end of the month. Weekly active users rose steadily, from 321K at the start of the quarter to 803K by the end, indicating growing user engagement.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent download rate, beginning with 24K and fluctuating slightly before reaching 29K in the final week of September. The app’s weekly active users remained stable, starting at 2.8M and gradually increasing to nearly 3M by the end of the quarter.

Facebook showed a stable weekly download trend, starting at 18K and ending at 20K. The app’s weekly revenue was relatively higher compared to others, peaking at approximately $30K in mid-July. Active users fluctuated slightly but remained around 14.2M throughout the quarter.

Messenger also exhibited stable performance with weekly downloads starting at 16K and reaching 20K by the end of September. The app’s active user base remained robust, ranging between 11.2M and 11.6M, indicating consistent usage.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out saw steady weekly revenue, ranging between $28K and $33K. Downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, peaking at 14K in the last week of September. Active users showed a slight fluctuation but mostly hovered around 1.3M.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of social networking apps in Australia. For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.