Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in the Middle East Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the communication app market in the Middle East saw notable activity across the top five apps, with performance metrics varying significantly.

imo-International Calls & Chat from imo.im maintained a steady course in weekly revenue, peaking at around $117K in early September. The app's weekly downloads showed an upward trend mid-quarter, reaching approximately 231K in the week of August 12. Despite a minor decline in weekly active users from 12.7M to 12.3M, the app finished the quarter with a slight resurgence in activity.

Azar: Video Chat & Meet People by Hyperconnect LLC experienced a gradual decline in weekly revenue, dropping from $289K at the start of the quarter to about $255K by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated slightly but generally trended downward, closing the quarter at around 16.5K. Weekly active users followed a similar trend, decreasing from 193K to 166K over the period.

Snapchat, developed by Snap Inc, saw a robust increase in weekly revenue, reaching up to $989K in late September. The app's weekly downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 200K throughout the quarter. Meanwhile, weekly active users hovered around 25M, demonstrating consistent user engagement.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at $160K at the end of September. Downloads saw significant growth, particularly in late August, with numbers climbing to over 306K. The app's active user base also expanded, reaching approximately 16.6M by the quarter's end.

Lastly, Truecaller: AI Call Blocker by Truecaller showed a steady revenue pattern, closing the quarter at around $27K per week. Downloads varied, with a significant spike to over 83K in early September. The app maintained a stable active user base, averaging around 5M throughout the quarter.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower's comprehensive data, highlight the dynamic landscape of communication apps in the Middle East. For further details and analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.