Top 5 Film & Television Apps in UAE: Q4 2023 Performance

During Q4 2023, the top 5 film and television apps in the United Arab Emirates showcased varying performance metrics across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared:

Shahid - ﺷﺎﻫﺪ from MBC Group saw its weekly revenue peaking at around $265K at the end of September, before experiencing fluctuations and closing the quarter at approximately $249K. Weekly downloads ranged between 5.1K and 8.3K, with a notable increase to 8.3K in mid-December. Active users hovered around 54K, with slight dips and peaks throughout the quarter.

Disney+ displayed a strong start with weekly revenues hitting $103K in late September, experiencing a slight decline and then rising again to $117K by the end of November. Downloads showed significant fluctuation, peaking at 56.9K in mid-November, while active users varied between 158K and 262K, with the highest activity observed in mid-November.

STARZ ON from Playco Entertainment FZ LLC experienced a spike in weekly revenue to $232K in early October, followed by a general decline and stabilization around $22K to $26K towards the end of December. Downloads peaked at 12.9K in early October before tapering off to below 1K by mid-December. Active users saw a high of 57.9K in early October, with a significant drop to around 24K by the end of the quarter.

OSN+, published by Anghami, had weekly revenues fluctuating between $40K and $58K, closing the quarter at approximately $51K. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, ranging from 3.5K to 4.8K. Active users maintained a consistent level around 33K to 36K throughout the quarter.

Netflix showed a steady revenue pattern, starting at $41K in late September and closing at $31K by the end of December. Downloads were consistent, fluctuating between 11K and 15K, with a peak in the final week of December. Active users remained high, averaging around 280K to 290K, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the film and television app market in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.