Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in UAE Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the social networking landscape on iOS in the United Arab Emirates was dominated by five key apps: Threads, WhatsApp Messenger, Botim - Video and Voice Calls, Telegram Messenger, and Facebook. Below, we delve into their weekly performance metrics, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

Threads

Threads experienced an initial surge in weekly downloads, starting with approximately 82K in early July. However, this number declined significantly, reaching around 6.1K by the end of September. Active user numbers showed a similar fluctuating trend, peaking at 116K mid-August and stabilizing around 81K by the end of the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a relatively stable download rate, with weekly downloads hovering between 18K and 28K. Active users also remained consistent, starting at 1.53M in late June and experiencing a slight dip to 1.35M by the end of September.

Botim - Video and Voice Calls

Botim - Video and Voice Calls saw steady revenue throughout the quarter, peaking at about $5K in early August and late September. Weekly downloads varied, with a high of approximately 21K in mid-August and a low of 13K by the end of September. Active users showed a gradual decline from nearly 591K in late August to around 459K by the end of the quarter.

Telegram Messenger

Telegram Messenger experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at roughly $8.5K in late July. Downloads were stable, with a notable increase to 21K in late August. Active users fluctuated, peaking at over 1M in mid-September and ending the quarter at approximately 1.02M.

Facebook

Facebook demonstrated steady weekly revenue, averaging around $12K to $17K. Download numbers remained stable, ranging from 9.8K to 13.6K. Active users showed minor fluctuations, maintaining a consistent figure around 1.76M throughout the quarter.

The data for this analysis comes from Sensor Tower. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.