Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Russia: Q2 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the top 5 social networking applications on iOS in Russia showcased notable trends in downloads, revenue, and weekly active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app performed, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Telegram Messenger saw consistent growth across all metrics. Weekly revenue started at approximately $489K in early April and peaked at around $650K by the end of June. Downloads also increased steadily, beginning at 88K in the first week of April and reaching 126K in the final week of June. Weekly active users showed a gradual rise from 30.3M to 30.6M over the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a stable user base with slight fluctuations. Downloads rose from 70K in early April to 96K by the end of June. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, starting at 16.0M and ending at 15.9M.

VK: social network, messenger exhibited a mixed performance. Revenue experienced an upward trend, beginning at $191K and reaching $309K by the quarter's end. Downloads varied, starting at 59K and peaking at 75K in mid-June. However, weekly active users saw a decline from 11.1M to 10.7M throughout the quarter.

Blink — Friends circle demonstrated steady growth in both downloads and active users. The app’s downloads fluctuated between 34K and 42K, ending the quarter on a high note. Weekly active users increased from 397K to 495K, indicating growing user engagement.

VK Messenger: Live chat, calls had a varied quarter. Revenue started low at $93 in early April but saw a significant rise to $599 by the end of June. Downloads saw a downward trend, beginning at 47K and declining to 17K. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, starting at 2.2M and ending at 2.2M.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower’s website.