Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in UAE for Q1 2023

The first quarter of 2023 saw significant activity in the communication apps sector on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates. Here, we break down the performance of the top 5 communication apps based on weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, as sourced from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Business experienced a notable fluctuation in weekly downloads, starting the quarter with 81K and dipping to around 49K in mid-January. Downloads picked up again, peaking at approximately 89K in mid-February. Active users steadily increased from 1.55M at the beginning of the quarter to nearly 1.78M by the end of March.

WhatsApp Messenger showed a consistent performance in terms of active users, maintaining around 4.65M throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads varied, beginning at 47K and reaching a high of 61.5K in mid-March before settling at 44.8K by the end of the quarter.

Botim - Video and Voice Call had a steady revenue flow, with weekly earnings ranging between $536 and $994. Download trends were relatively stable, with a slight increase from 37K at the start to a peak of 46.4K in mid-March. Active users saw a gradual rise from 1.39M to 1.57M over the quarter.

Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. experienced varying weekly revenue, peaking at $1.5K in late February. Downloads started at 36.8K and fluctuated, reaching a high of 46.1K in mid-February. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 1.9M throughout the quarter.

Snapchat showed a stable revenue stream, with earnings between $492 and $1.06K weekly. Downloads began at 48.4K and dropped to 24.8K by the end of March. Active users experienced a slight decline from 1.34M at the start to 1.29M by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.