Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in UAE Q4 2022

During the fourth quarter of 2022, the top 5 communication apps in the United Arab Emirates showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at each app's trends based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Business experienced a significant increase in weekly downloads, starting from 53.8K in late September and rising to 90.8K by the end of December. The app's active users saw a peak of 2M in early December before declining to 1.8M by the end of the quarter.

imo-International Calls & Chat showed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $6.3K in the final week of December. Downloads also followed an upward trend, reaching 52.9K in the same period. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at around 3.4M.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc., saw a notable spike in weekly revenue to about $1K in early December, before stabilizing around $400. Weekly downloads increased steadily, peaking at 53.9K in mid-December. Active users remained fairly stable, hovering around 2.8M throughout the quarter.

Botim - Video and Voice Call had a varied performance with weekly revenue peaking at $3.2K in late October. Downloads showed a significant rise, reaching 74.3K in mid-December. Active users saw a peak of 2M in mid-December, ending the quarter at approximately 1.9M.

Snapchat recorded the highest revenue among the apps, with a peak of $29.4K in mid-December. Downloads also showed an upward trend, hitting 61.1K by the end of the quarter. Active users increased steadily, peaking at around 2.7M in late December.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower data, providing a comprehensive overview of app performance. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.