Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in the Middle East Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 communication apps in the Middle East showed varied performance trends in terms of revenue, downloads, and active users. Here's a detailed look at how each app fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

imo-International Calls & Chat from imo.im experienced a stable performance in weekly revenue, peaking at around $171.5K in early January and maintaining figures close to $160K towards the end of March. Weekly downloads ranged from approximately 214K to 263K, with a noticeable peak in mid-February. Weekly active users showed a slight increase from around 13.9M at the beginning of the quarter to 14.2M in mid-March, before stabilizing around 13.8M by the end of March.

Azar: Video Chat & Meet People by Hyperconnect LLC saw fluctuating weekly revenue, starting at about $601K and dropping to around $492K by the end of March. Weekly downloads for Azar exhibited a downward trend, beginning at approximately 28K and ending at 30K. Weekly active users also showed a decline, from around 273K at the start of the quarter to approximately 252K by the end.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker from Truecaller had consistent weekly revenue, hovering around $20K throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads for Truecaller saw a slight upward trend, starting at around 38K and reaching approximately 42K by early March. Active user numbers were relatively stable, fluctuating around 5.2M to 5.3M throughout the quarter.

Snapchat by Snap Inc displayed a varied revenue performance, with a notable peak at approximately $187.4K in early March. Weekly downloads for Snapchat remained fairly stable, ranging from about 186K to 261K. Weekly active users showed a minor decline from around 23.2M at the start of the quarter to about 22.7M by the end of March.

Skype by Skype faced relatively steady weekly revenue, averaging around $17K. Weekly downloads for Skype fluctuated slightly, starting at around 13K and ending at approximately 12K. Active users remained stable, with figures around 250K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.