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Top 5 Film & Television Apps on iOS in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top film and television apps on iOS in the UAE during Q1 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.

Top 5 Film & Television Apps on iOS in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the film and television app market on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied performance trends. Based on data provided by Sensor Tower, we explore the weekly downloads and active user metrics for the top applications.

VOX Cinemas App experienced fluctuating download numbers, starting at 2.8K in early January, dipping mid-quarter, and peaking at 7.3K by the end of March. Throughout the quarter, weekly active users ranged from around 60K to 65K, with a notable rise towards the end.

Reel Cinemas saw a moderate increase in downloads, beginning with 821 and reaching 1.5K by the last week of March. The app maintained a stable active user base, with numbers hovering around 14K throughout the quarter.

Roxy Cinemas UAE downloads started at 965 and, after a steady pattern, jumped to 1.5K in the final week. Unfortunately, active user data is unavailable for this app.

Novo Cinemas showed a gradual increase in downloads from 546 to 1.4K. Active users mirrored this trend, ranging from 2.1K to 2.8K by the end of the quarter.

Lastly, UAE Cinema Showtimes - Lite began with 365 downloads, decreased mid-quarter, but ended with a significant rise to 833 downloads. Active user data for this app was not available.

These insights provide a snapshot of the app market dynamics for film and television in the UAE, with more detailed analytics available on Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025