Top 5 Photo and Video Apps on iOS in UAE: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top photo and video applications on iOS in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated varying performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at the data provided by Sensor Tower.

CapCut - Video Editor saw a consistent rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $120K by the end of June. Downloads fluctuated slightly but remained fairly stable, averaging around 28K weekly. Active users showed a decline from 740K at the start of the quarter to approximately 584K by the end.

Instagram's revenue had some ups and downs, with a peak of about $52K in late April, and ending at around $31K in June. Weekly downloads remained steady, hovering around 12K to 13K. Active users mostly maintained a steady figure, reaching approximately 909K by the end of the quarter.

Snapchat experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, with a high of around $266K at the close of June. Downloads varied, with a slight peak in early June at around 14K, and weekly active users saw a decline from approximately 1.58M to 1.45M over the quarter.

YouTube showed a robust revenue performance, hitting a high of about $438K in late April. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 10K weekly. Active users were stable, with little variation, ending the quarter at approximately 2.14M.

Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor saw a gradual increase in revenue, reaching a peak of about $51K by the end of June. Downloads peaked mid-quarter at around 12K before declining towards the end. Active users fluctuated, decreasing from around 138K to 128K by the quarter's end.

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