Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in the US, Q3 2022

In the third quarter of 2022, the top-performing social networking apps on iOS in the United States exhibited a variety of trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a detailed analysis based on data from Sensor Tower.

BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily experienced a substantial rise in weekly downloads, starting from approximately 471K in late June and peaking at around 1.16M in late July. The app maintained high download numbers, averaging around 1M weekly downloads throughout the quarter. Active users also saw a significant increase, growing from about 3.2M in late June to over 10.4M by the end of September.

WhatsApp Messenger displayed steady weekly download numbers, fluctuating between 376K and 433K. Active users remained consistently high, starting at 50.7M in late June and slightly increasing to 53.2M by the end of September.

Facebook showed stable weekly downloads, hovering around 330K to 400K. Revenue peaked at approximately $790K in late July, though it generally ranged between $480K and $690K throughout the quarter. The number of active users slightly decreased from 117.5M in late June to about 116M by the end of September.

Messenger maintained a steady download rate, with weekly downloads ranging from 295K to 400K. Active users saw a minor decline, from about 47.8M in late June to 46.3M by the end of September.

Telegram Messenger observed a moderate increase in revenue, peaking at around $33K in mid-September. Weekly downloads showed slight fluctuations, generally staying between 277K and 329K. Active users grew from approximately 4.9M in late June to about 5.4M at the end of the quarter.

These insights into the top social networking apps on iOS for Q3 2022 highlight varied trends in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.