Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Egypt: Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the performance of the top 5 communication apps on the Android platform in Egypt showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how Telegram, WhatsApp Messenger, Snapchat, Truecaller: AI Call Blocker, and Messenger performed during this period.

Telegram demonstrated a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $891 in the final week of February. Weekly downloads showed a downward trend, starting from 854K in late December and dropping to 212K by the end of March. The app maintained a robust weekly active user base, fluctuating between 9.4M and 9.7M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger saw its weekly downloads peak at 371K in late December, followed by a general decline, reaching 183K by the end of March. The weekly active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 28.7M to 29.1M over the quarter.

Snapchat experienced modest weekly revenue growth, ending the quarter at around $123. Weekly downloads decreased from 312K in late December to 119K by the end of March. The app’s weekly active users showed a downward trend, starting at 9.2M and ending at 8M.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker observed a significant increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $3.6K by the last week of March. Weekly downloads showed a declining trend, beginning at 267K in late December and falling to 118K by the end of March. The app maintained a steady weekly active user base around 16.7M throughout the quarter.

Messenger had stable weekly download numbers, fluctuating between 140K and 172K. Revenue was negligible, with a slight increase to $17 in the last week of March. The app’s weekly active users remained consistently high, increasing slightly from 37.9M to 38.1M over the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's website.