AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Food Delivery Apps on iOS in UAE, Q2 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top food delivery apps in the UAE on iOS during Q2 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the second quarter of 2025, food delivery apps continued to play a crucial role in the United Arab Emirates' digital landscape, particularly on the iOS platform. According to data from Sensor Tower, the top five apps in this category showed varied performance in terms of downloads and active users.
talabat: Food, grocery & more maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 9.5K and 14.5K. Active users started at around 664K, experiencing some ups and downs, and ended the quarter near 720K.
Smiles: Food Grocery Lifestyle saw a notable peak in downloads during the week of April 21, reaching about 13.4K. The app's active users demonstrated a resilient upward trend, peaking at approximately 221K in late May.
Deliveroo: Food & Shopping experienced relatively stable downloads, averaging around 4K each week. However, its active user base showed a slight decline from 149K to 123K by the end of June.
instashop: Groceries & more had a steady download rate, generally hovering around 2.3K. Active users were relatively stable, starting at approximately 86K and ending close to 71K.
Finally, Kitopi saw a varied download pattern, with a notable peak in early April at over 4K. Active user data was not available for this app.
For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive analytics platform, which offers a deeper dive into app performance metrics across various regions and platforms.
