Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in the Middle East: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top social networking apps on iOS in the Middle East showcased intriguing trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Threads saw a fluctuation in weekly downloads, starting at about 111K in early April and ending at 86K by the end of June. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users growing from approximately 3.4M to 3.3M over the quarter.

Telegram Messenger experienced a varied performance, with weekly revenue peaking at around $242K in late June. Downloads showed a slight decline, starting at 65K and closing at 59K. Despite these shifts, weekly active users remained robust, ranging from 10.4M to 10M.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained consistent weekly downloads, with a notable peak of 68K in late May. The app's active user count was stable, hovering around 20M throughout the quarter.

Widgetable: Besties & Couples experienced significant growth in weekly revenue, particularly in early June, reaching $6K. Downloads surged to 189K in the same period, and active users increased substantially from 74K to 330K by the end of the quarter.

Facebook demonstrated steady revenue, averaging around $21K weekly. Downloads remained consistent, fluctuating slightly around 38K. Active users were stable, maintaining a figure close to 9.5M.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.