AI Insights · Timothy · October 2023
Top 5 Social Apps on Android in Middle East Q3 2023
Explore the performance of the top 5 social apps on Android in the Middle East during Q3 2023, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2023, the Middle East saw notable performance trends among the top social apps on the Android platform. Here’s a detailed look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for TikTok, Chamet - Live Video Chat, Bigo Live - Live Streaming App, Likee - Short Video Community, and Poppo live.
TikTok had a dynamic quarter. Weekly revenue showcased a steady climb, starting at approximately $1M and peaking at $1.04M by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated, beginning at around 307K in late June and ending at 190K in the last week of September. Active users hovered around the 20M mark, with a slight dip mid-quarter but stabilizing towards the end.
Chamet - Live Video Chat displayed a notable variation in its metrics. Weekly revenue saw a peak of $386K in early July, experiencing a significant drop to $38K by late August, before recovering to $213K by the quarter's end. Downloads mirrored this trend, starting at 39K, dipping to 3.6K, and then rising to 15K. Active users saw a decline from 167K to 133K over the quarter.
Bigo Live - Live Streaming App maintained relatively stable metrics. Revenue ranged from $141K to $225K, with a noticeable peak in early September. Weekly downloads were consistent, starting at 68K and ending at 63K. Active users remained steady, around the 960K to 1M range throughout the quarter.
Likee - Short Video Community experienced fluctuations in revenue, beginning at $198K, dipping mid-quarter, and then climbing to $245K by September's end. Downloads were fairly stable, averaging around 44K weekly. Active users saw a minor decline from 1.46M to 1.39M, indicating a slight decrease in user engagement.
Poppo live showed a positive trend. Revenue steadily increased from $91K to $143K over the quarter. Downloads, while starting at 18K, saw a modest decrease, ending at 16K. Active users grew from 32K to 41K, reflecting a growing user base and engagement.
These insights from Sensor Tower reveal the dynamic nature of the social app market in the Middle East. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
