Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the leading social networking apps on the iOS platform in Saudi Arabia exhibited notable trends. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active user numbers for the top five apps.

Threads from Instagram, Inc. experienced a fluctuating download trend, starting at 48K downloads at the beginning of the quarter and decreasing to approximately 31K by the end of June. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 1.57M to 1.53M over the quarter.

Widgetable: Besties & Couples saw a significant surge in downloads, particularly in early June, peaking at over 138K. Revenue also climbed notably, reaching a high of approximately $3.3K in early June. Active users increased sharply from around 45K to over 244K by the end of the quarter.

Telegram Messenger maintained a strong presence with consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $86K by the end of June. Downloads hovered between 25K and 34K weekly, while active users slightly declined from 7.33M to 7.15M.

WhatsApp Messenger continued its dominance with stable download numbers, reaching a peak of 38K in late May. Active users remained strong throughout the quarter, consistently over 11.8M.

Finally, Minichat – video chat, texting demonstrated a consistent download rate, averaging around 19K weekly. Revenue saw minor fluctuations, peaking at approximately $76K in early June. Active users showed a slight upward trend, ending the quarter at approximately 148K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of social networking app usage and monetization in Saudi Arabia. For more in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower's website.