AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Social Apps Performance in UAE: Q2 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 social apps in the UAE during Q2 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
In the second quarter of 2025, the United Arab Emirates saw notable activity within the social apps category. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five apps on a unified platform.
TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $1.4M at the end of March and again in late April. Downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around 73K to 77K weekly. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users increasing from 3.8M to just over 4M by the end of June.
Chamet - Live Video Chat showed a peak in weekly revenue at $70.8K in late April, with a steady flow ranging between $46K to $62K throughout the quarter. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 4K to 5K weekly, while active users remained stable at approximately 17K to 19K.
Poppo Live- Live Stream had a revenue high of $51.4K in late April, with a general downward trend towards the end of the quarter. Downloads saw a slight decline from 7K to under 4K, and active users decreased from 25K to about 22K.
Bigo Live - Live Streaming App recorded a revenue peak of $68.8K in late April. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 17.8K in early April, and active users varied between 180K to 200K, indicating a dynamic user engagement.
Finally, Instagram maintained a consistent revenue stream, averaging around $60K to $71K weekly. Downloads remained strong, averaging 52K to 63K, while active users consistently hovered around 3.8M to 3.9M.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of social apps in the UAE, revealing trends in user engagement and monetization strategies. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
