AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024
Top 5 Food and Drink Apps on iOS in UAE Q3 2024
Explore the performance trends of the leading food and drink apps in the UAE during Q3 2024, highlighting their weekly downloads and active users.
In the third quarter of 2024, the top food and drink apps in the United Arab Emirates on the iOS platform showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads and active user engagement. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared:
talabat: Food, grocery & more saw a slight decline in weekly downloads in July, starting at approximately 10.1K and dropping to around 8.2K by the end of the month. However, August and September witnessed a recovery with downloads peaking at about 9.9K in the final week of September. In terms of active users, the app started with 157K users in July, fluctuating throughout the quarter, and ended with about 147K active users.
Smiles:Food,Grocery,Lifestyle experienced a downward trend in downloads initially, starting from 8.9K in early July to a low of 5.5K by mid-September, but recovered to 7.6K by the end of the quarter. The active user base showed more stability, beginning at 48.1K and closing at 49.6K by the end of September, indicating a gradual increase over the quarter.
KFC UAE - Order Food Online demonstrated a mixed download trend, starting at 5.7K in early July, peaking at 6.7K in early August, and concluding the quarter at 6.2K. Active users followed a similar pattern, with numbers rising from 27.3K in early July to a peak of 33.8K in late September.
Deliveroo: Food & Shopping maintained consistent download levels with a noticeable increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching up to 7.3K in September. The active user count started at 34.9K in July and saw a modest rise, ending at 34.7K in September, showing a stable user engagement throughout the period.
McDonald’s - Non-US had a rather steady download rate, fluctuating slightly around 4.2K to 4.6K throughout the quarter. Weekly active users remained stable, starting at 51.6K in July and ending the quarter with 52.5K users.
These insights are sourced from Sensor Tower, offering a glimpse into the app market dynamics in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and trends, Sensor Tower provides comprehensive app performance data.
