Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in UAE Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, the social networking app landscape in the United Arab Emirates saw varied performances across its top contenders on the iOS platform. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps exhibited unique trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. demonstrated a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, peaking at around 35K in late August. The app's active users started at approximately 285K in early July and showed a gradual decline, reaching about 202K by the end of September.

Telegram Messenger, published by Telegram FZ-LLC, displayed a significant rise in weekly revenue, hitting a high of nearly $41K by the end of September. Downloads saw a downward trend, starting at roughly 24K in early July and dropping to about 14K by the quarter's end. The active user base remained robust, fluctuating around 1M throughout the quarter.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent download rate, with numbers hovering between 16K and 26K weekly. The active user count was stable, with minor fluctuations around 1.35M throughout Q3.

Botim - Video and Voice Calls from Algento Cloud Computing Limited, experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $6.9K by the end of September. Weekly downloads decreased from about 23K in early July to 15K by quarter-end. Active users remained stable, averaging around 480K.

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc. saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching nearly $14K at the end of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 12K weekly, while active users consistently hovered around 1.82M.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the dynamic social networking app market in the UAE. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.