Top 5 Food and Drink Apps in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

The first quarter of 2025 demonstrated diverse performance trends among the top food and drink applications in the United Arab Emirates. Here's a detailed look at the top five apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Vivino: Drink The Right Wine experienced fluctuations in revenue, starting at approximately $1.3K and closing at $860 in the final week of March. Downloads showed a slight decline, peaking at 281 in early January and settling at 200 by the end of the quarter. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, averaging around 1K throughout the period.

Gronda: Recipes for Chefs saw a notable peak in downloads at 514 in mid-January, followed by a decrease to 57 by the end of March. Revenue peaked at $778 in early February, with a general downward trend thereafter. Active users began at 42 and increased to 75 by the end of the quarter.

ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner showed a strong start with downloads peaking at 874 in mid-January, gradually declining to 133 by the end of March. Revenue was highest at $793 at the end of January, with a gradual decline to $239 by the end of the quarter. Active users increased steadily from 3.3K to 4.4K.

Cookpad Recipes, homemade food maintained a consistent user base, with active users peaking at 912 in mid-March. Downloads peaked at 358 in early March, while revenue remained relatively stable, averaging around $350 throughout the quarter.

Die Thermomix® Cookidoo® App showed a steady increase in active users, reaching 2.2K by the end of March. Downloads varied slightly, peaking at 81 at the end of January. Revenue saw modest fluctuations, ending at $221 in the final week of March.

These trends reflect the dynamic nature of the app market in the UAE's food and drink sector, with varying user engagement and revenue patterns. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.