AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Photo and Video Apps in UAE: Q2 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 photo and video apps in the UAE during Q2 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the second quarter of 2025, the top photo and video applications in the United Arab Emirates exhibited varied performance metrics, according to data from Sensor Tower.
CapCut - Video Editor from Bytedance Pte. Ltd saw its weekly revenue rise steadily, beginning at approximately $108K and peaking at $132K by the end of June. Downloads hovered around the 55K to 60K range, with a slight dip in mid-June. The app's active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 1.74M and ending at roughly 1.37M.
Instagram maintained a consistent presence with weekly revenue peaking at $71K in late April. Download numbers remained steady, averaging around 60K weekly, while active user numbers hovered around 3.8M, showing a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.
Snapchat experienced a revenue peak of $275K at the end of June, with downloads generally around 40K. Active users exhibited minor fluctuations, maintaining an average of 2.8M throughout the quarter.
YouTube saw a notable revenue increase, reaching a high of $427K in the final week. Downloads remained stable, typically around 15K, while active user numbers were impressive, averaging over 6.3M consistently.
Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor had a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $58K in the last week of June. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 21K and ending around 14K, with active users fluctuating between 270K and 360K.
For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive reports.
