Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Bahrain Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the social networking category on iOS in Bahrain saw significant activity, with Threads, WhatsApp Messenger, Telegram Messenger, Facebook, and Botim - Video and Voice Calls leading the charts. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Threads, published by Instagram, Inc., witnessed a fluctuating download trend. Starting strong with 6.9K downloads in the first week of July, the numbers dropped to around 2.6K by mid-July and further to 1.2K by the end of July. However, there was a slight resurgence in August, peaking at 2.4K in the last week of August. The quarter ended with a decline, closing at approximately 863 downloads in the last week of September.

WhatsApp Messenger, published by WhatsApp Inc., maintained a relatively stable download rate throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads ranged between 1.1K and 2.1K. The highest point was observed in the last week of July with 2.1K downloads, while the lowest was in mid-August with 1.1K downloads. The quarter concluded with a slight increase, reaching 1.6K downloads in the last week of September.

Telegram Messenger, from Telegram FZ-LLC, displayed consistent download numbers. Starting at 1.2K downloads in late June, the app saw a gradual increase, peaking at 1.6K downloads by the end of July. The numbers remained steady, fluctuating around 1.1K to 1.6K throughout the quarter, ending with 1.6K downloads in the last week of September. Revenue-wise, Telegram Messenger saw a peak of $232 in the last week of July and remained around the $100 mark for most weeks.

Facebook, published by Meta Platforms, Inc., showed stable download trends, starting at 1.1K in late June and hovering around the 1K mark throughout the quarter. The lowest downloads were recorded in mid-September at 780, with a slight recovery to 922 downloads by the end of September. In terms of revenue, Facebook experienced a peak in mid-August, reaching $470, with a notable dip to $288 in late August, and then stabilizing around $300-$450 for the rest of the quarter.

Botim - Video and Voice Calls, published by Algento Cloud Computing Limited, had a steady download performance. Starting at 745 downloads in late June, the app saw a minor decline to 559 in mid-July, followed by a slight increase to 709 in mid-August. The quarter ended with 573 downloads in the last week of September. Revenue for Botim remained modest, peaking at $54 in early July and generally staying around $20-$40 for most weeks.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.