AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024
Top 5 Photo and Video Apps on iOS in UAE: Q3 2024 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the leading photo and video applications on iOS in the UAE during Q3 2024, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
In the third quarter of 2024, the photo and video app category on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased intriguing trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, these top five apps displayed varying patterns in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream from Google recorded a fluctuating revenue trajectory, starting the quarter with approximately $424K and experiencing a notable dip in mid-July before recovering to around $402K by the end of September. Weekly downloads hovered between 16K and 22K, with a peak at the quarter's close. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, maintaining a range between 1.6M and 1.7M.
CapCut - Video Editor by Bytedance showed a consistent revenue increase, reaching a high of $22.8K in the last week of September. Downloads saw an upward spike mid-quarter, with numbers peaking at about 21.5K in mid-August. The app maintained a steady base of active users, fluctuating slightly around the 220K mark.
Instagram, developed by Instagram, Inc., demonstrated a revenue rise, culminating at $85.5K in late September. Despite a slight decline in downloads during the quarter, the app managed to recover, achieving around 20.9K by the end of September. Active users remained stable, mostly oscillating around 1.1M.
Snapchat from Snap, Inc. experienced varied revenue, starting at $217K, dipping in August, and then rising to $174K by September's end. Downloads were relatively steady, with a slight increase towards the quarter's end, reaching close to 14.7K. Active user numbers showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 1.6M.
Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor saw a gradual rise in revenue, peaking at around $37.8K in the final week of September. Downloads also increased steadily, reaching a high of 9.3K. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from around 69K at the start of the quarter to approximately 82K by the end.
For a deeper dive into these trends and more insights, visit Sensor Tower.
