Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in the Middle East: Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the Middle Eastern iOS social networking app market witnessed notable trends across the top five apps, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Tango - Live Stream, Go Live, developed by TangoMe, Inc., saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly revenue, beginning the quarter with approximately $254K and ending with $236K. Downloads experienced a gradual decline, starting from 16K in early July and dipping to 12K before closing the quarter at 13K. The app maintained a steady base of active users, hovering around 230K throughout the quarter.

Azar: 1 on 1 Video Chat Online from Hyperconnect LLC showed a downward trend in weekly downloads, starting at 9.6K and ending at 6.2K. Revenue also saw a decrease, beginning at $240K and closing the quarter at $215K. Active users showed a slight decline, from 68K to 58K over the quarter.

BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live by BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. presented a varied revenue trend, peaking at $169K in late July and ending at $154K. Downloads decreased gradually from 13K to 8.9K. The app maintained a consistent active user base, fluctuating slightly around 180K.

SUGO: Live Voice Chat Party, launched by MOBILE ALPHA LIMITED, experienced a steady revenue pattern, starting at $127K and ending at $112K. Downloads decreased from 21K to 13K over the quarter. Active users showed a slight increase, starting at 38K and finishing with 38K.

Telegram Messenger, developed by Telegram FZ-LLC, exhibited a notable increase in revenue, beginning at $66K and peaking at $110K by the end of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, ranging from 93K to 86K. The app maintained a robust active user base, consistently above 6M throughout the quarter.

These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the top social networking apps' performance in the Middle East, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.