Top 5 Shopping Apps on iOS in UAE Q4 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the top five shopping apps on iOS in the United Arab Emirates exhibited diverse trends in downloads and active users. Here’s a detailed analysis of their performance based on Sensor Tower data.

Aura MENA saw fluctuating weekly downloads, starting at around 23.6K in late September and experiencing a dip to 7.4K by mid-November. However, downloads picked up again, reaching approximately 9.1K by the end of December. Weekly active users displayed a steady increase, growing from 30.1K in late September to about 54.9K by the end of the quarter.

Amazon Shopping maintained a relatively stable download rate, with numbers hovering around 8K to 11.5K throughout the quarter. Active users peaked at roughly 162.8K in late November, before stabilizing around the 130K mark towards the end of December.

noon Shopping, Food, Grocery experienced a gradual increase in downloads, starting at 6.6K in late September and peaking at around 12.2K in late November. Active users showed notable growth, rising from 175.8K in late September to a high of 246.7K by late November, before settling at approximately 178.1K at the end of December.

SHEIN - Shopping Online had consistent download figures, ranging from 6.3K to 8.3K over the quarter. Active users also saw steady numbers, with a peak of around 209.8K in late November, ending the quarter at approximately 179.9K.

Alibaba.com had weekly downloads fluctuating between 4.7K and 6.7K. Active users showed a slight increase, peaking at around 67.7K in mid-December before ending the quarter at approximately 64K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the shopping app market in the UAE. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.