AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in UAE Q1 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 communication apps in the UAE during Q1 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the first quarter of 2025, the United Arab Emirates saw notable activity across the top 5 communication apps, as tracked by Sensor Tower.
imo-International Calls & Chat from imo.im experienced a varied quarterly performance. Weekly downloads hovered around 57K, peaking at 60K in late January. Revenue started strong at around $23K but saw a decline towards the end of the quarter, reaching approximately $18K. Active users maintained a strong presence, averaging over 2.5M throughout the quarter.
Messenger from Meta Platforms, Inc. maintained a consistent download rate, averaging around 47K weekly. Active users initially dipped but ended the quarter on a high with over 3.6M users.
WhatsApp Messenger from WhatsApp LLC showed a steady decrease in downloads, starting at 54K and dropping to 39K by the end of March. However, active users remained stable, averaging around 8M weekly.
WhatsApp Business exhibited a varied revenue trend, peaking at approximately $19K in late February. Downloads fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at 47K. Active users showed an upward trend, reaching over 5.1M by March's end.
Finally, botim from Algento Cloud Computing Limited started the quarter with 46K downloads, ending at 44K. Revenue peaked mid-quarter at $10K, while active users remained robust, averaging around 5.7M.
For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's website.
