Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in the Middle East: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top social networking applications on iOS in the Middle East displayed varied performance trends, as revealed by Sensor Tower data.

Threads maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 98K and 129K. Active user numbers showed a steady increase from 3M to over 3.4M by the end of March.

Telegram Messenger reported robust weekly revenue growth, starting at $151K and peaking at $251K. Downloads varied from 53K to 71K, while active users experienced a slight decline from 10.7M to approximately 10.3M.

WhatsApp Messenger had a strong user base with downloads ranging from 30K to 74K. Active users remained stable, hovering around 20M throughout the quarter.

Facebook generated steady weekly revenue, staying within the $25K to $32K range. Its downloads were consistent, moving between 35K and 49K, while active users hovered around 9.4M to 9.5M.

Finally, Google Meet saw download figures between 24K and 34K, with active users slightly declining from 1.7M to 1.7M.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the region, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.