Top 5 Communication Apps in the US: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top communication apps in the United States demonstrated varying performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we explore the trends for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $2.2M in late February. Downloads fluctuated, starting around 460K and dropping to 353K mid-quarter before recovering to 382K by the end of March. Active users remained robust, growing from 39.9M to over 42M.

Snapchat experienced significant revenue growth, culminating at approximately $5.6M in late February. Downloads saw a dip early in the quarter but later stabilized around the 450K mark. Active users maintained a high level, reaching over 82.9M initially and closing at 81.2M.

Telegram had a notable increase in revenue, with a high of $984K in late February. Downloads were relatively stable, hovering around 500K. The number of active users varied slightly, ending the quarter at 39.1M.

TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited saw a consistent rise in revenue, peaking at $460K in late February. Downloads showed a slight recovery towards the end of the quarter, reaching nearly 298K. Active users fluctuated, beginning at 11.4M and trending down to 9.2M by March.

Burner: Second Phone Number experienced a peak in revenue at $469K in late February. Downloads varied, with a notable increase to 86K in late March. Active users showed some variability, ending the quarter at 557K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic mobile app landscape. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.