Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in UAE: Q4 2024 Performance

The fourth quarter of 2024 saw notable trends among the top communication apps on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s a closer look at how these apps performed in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Telegram experienced fluctuations in its weekly revenue, starting at approximately $15.8K and peaking at $17.3K in early December. Downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 30K. Active users showed a gradual decline from over 3.1M to just under 2.9M by the end of December.

imo-International Calls & Chat maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of about $14K in early December. Downloads increased significantly towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 31K. Active users rose from approximately 1.5M to over 1.7M, indicating growing engagement.

imo HD - Video Calls and Chats showed a modest increase in revenue, ending the quarter at around $10K. Downloads saw a consistent upward trend, peaking at approximately 24K in the week before Christmas. Active users increased steadily from 124K to over 237K, reflecting a strong growth in user engagement.

Snapchat experienced a varied revenue pattern, peaking at $8.3K in late November. Downloads showed a steady climb, reaching a high of over 30K in late December. Active user numbers fluctuated but ended the quarter on a high note, increasing from over 1.1M to approximately 1.3M.

WhatsApp Business had a stable revenue pattern, averaging around $4K throughout the quarter. Downloads peaked in early November at nearly 49K, while active users remained robust, hovering around 3.8M, with a slight dip towards the end of the year.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower. This overview provides a snapshot of the dynamic changes in the communication app landscape in the UAE during Q4 2024.