Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in Middle East Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the Middle East saw notable performance from the top 5 communication apps on a unified platform, combining data from both iOS and Android. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveals interesting trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these apps.

imo-International Calls & Chat experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $171K in the first week of January. Weekly downloads for the app fluctuated, reaching a high of 263K in the week of March 6. Active users showed a mixed trend, starting at 13.9M in late December and peaking at 14.2M in mid-March.

WhatsApp Business saw its weekly downloads peak at around 234K in early March. The app's active users grew steadily throughout the quarter, starting at 6.3M in late December and reaching 7M by the end of March.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads reaching up to 305K in early March. Active users remained stable, fluctuating slightly around the 37M mark throughout the quarter.

Snapchat showed a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $187K in early March. Weekly downloads remained consistent, with a high of 261K in late December. Active users saw a slight decline from 23.2M to 22.7M over the quarter.

Telegram also saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $49K in late February. Weekly downloads were highest at 290K in late January, while active users remained relatively stable, around 15.5M throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.