Top 5 Communication Apps in UAE Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 communication apps in the United Arab Emirates exhibited varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the trends for each app:

imo-International Calls & Chat saw a fluctuating revenue trend, starting at approximately $21K in early January, dipping to around $15K in late January, and peaking at about $25K in early March. Weekly downloads started strong at 63.5K in the first week of January but declined to around 42K by mid-February. However, there was a rebound towards the end of the quarter, finishing at nearly 50K. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 3.4M throughout the quarter.

Telegram experienced a notable increase in revenue, peaking at approximately $29.5K in mid-February before stabilizing around $15K towards the end of March. Downloads showed a downward trend from 50K in early January to around 35K in early February, then slightly recovered to 39K by the end of March. The app’s active user base fluctuated, starting at 3M in January and ending at approximately 2.8M in March.

Snapchat maintained a strong revenue performance, with a peak of about $215.9K in early March. Downloads were relatively consistent, starting at 48K in the first week of January and ending at 35K in the last week of March. Active users remained stable, fluctuating around 3.1M throughout the quarter.

Botim - Video and Voice Call showed steady revenue growth, starting at $5.6K in early January and peaking at approximately $9K in late February. Weekly downloads varied slightly, ranging from 45K to 48K, with a notable increase to nearly 49K in the last week of March. Active users showed an upward trend, growing from 1.6M in early January to over 1.8M by early March.

Azar: Video Chat & Meet People experienced a steady revenue trend, peaking at approximately $14.5K in late February. Downloads started at around 2.3K in early January but gradually decreased to about 2K by early March. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 13K throughout the quarter.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower’s data, which offers a comprehensive view of app performance. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.