Top 5 Photo and Video Apps on iOS in UAE: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top photo and video apps on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. Here’s a closer look at the top five apps according to data from Sensor Tower.

CapCut - Video Editor from Bytedance Pte. Ltd experienced notable growth in revenue, peaking at approximately $113K in the final week of March. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a peak of around 28.6K in the last week. The app maintained a strong active user base, reaching about 741K by the end of the quarter.

Instagram, developed by Instagram, Inc., showed a steady revenue in January, reaching $84.8K, but faced a gradual decline thereafter. Downloads remained relatively stable with a slight increase to 14.8K at the quarter's end. Active users consistently grew, reaching over 917K by March.

YouTube from Google saw revenue fluctuations, with a peak of $530K in late February. Downloads decreased over the quarter, ending at about 12.9K. However, active users remained robust, maintaining over 2.1M throughout the period.

Snapchat by Snap, Inc. had a stable revenue trajectory, peaking at $251K in late February. Downloads experienced a resurgence in March, climbing to 15.1K. The app’s active user count remained high, closing the quarter with nearly 1.58M users.

Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor from Canva saw a revenue increase, peaking at $64K in February. Downloads began to decrease towards the end of the quarter, ending at around 6.9K. Active users initially grew but saw a dip to approximately 138K by late March.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, reflect the dynamic landscape of photo and video applications in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.