Top 5 Film & Television Apps on Android in the Middle East Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the Film & Television category on the Android platform in the Middle East showcased intriguing trends among its top five applications. Insights from Sensor Tower reveal notable fluctuations in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

STARZ ON, published by Playco Entertainment, demonstrated a strong performance with a peak in weekly downloads reaching approximately 67.9K in mid-August. Revenue trends for the app showed a significant rise, peaking at around $19.1K in the same month. Active users displayed a consistent upward trajectory, culminating at about 286.6K by late September.

MX Player, from Amazon India, maintained a steady download rate, fluctuating around the 35K mark throughout the quarter. Active users saw a gradual increase, reaching approximately 1.36M by the end of September, despite revenue remaining minimal during this period.

The popular app ﺷﺎﻫﺪ - Shahid, by MBC Group, experienced a robust revenue stream, peaking at $188.8K in the final week of September. Weekly downloads peaked at 45.4K in mid-August, while active users hovered around the 250K mark, showcasing a slight decline towards the quarter's end.

Netflix, despite not generating revenue via the platform, maintained a solid presence with weekly downloads peaking at 39.5K in August. The app's active user base remained strong, averaging around 800K, with a slight dip in early September before recovering towards the end of the quarter.

Lastly, Viu: Dramas, TV Shows & Movies, published by Vuclip Mobile Video, saw steady download numbers, with a peak of 36.7K in early July. Revenue showed an upward trend, reaching a high of $2.3K in late September. Active users remained stable, consistently around the 370K mark throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive analytics platform.