AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Social Apps on Android in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance
Explore the performance of the top 5 social apps on Android in the UAE during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the social app landscape on Android in the United Arab Emirates showed intriguing trends, as revealed by Sensor Tower data.
TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads peaking at about 39.9K in late July. Revenue saw fluctuations, reaching a high of approximately $142.8K at the quarter's start, while weekly active users remained strong, ranging from 3.9M to 4.2M.
Chamet - Live Chat & Party experienced a notable spike in downloads, hitting 20.3K in mid-August. Revenue showed a marked increase, peaking at $62.7K in early September. Active users grew substantially, reaching a high of 36.8K at the end of August.
Poppo Live- Live Stream observed stable revenue streams, with a peak of $26.7K at September's start. Downloads remained consistent, with a slight dip towards the end of the quarter, while active users hovered around 19.8K to 22.3K.
Instagram continued to attract a large user base, with weekly active users consistently above 2.4M. Downloads were steady, with a peak of 35.2K in late July. Revenue saw minor fluctuations, reaching up to $20.9K in early August.
Bigo Live - Live Streaming App experienced a surge in downloads, reaching 16.1K at the start of September. Revenue varied, peaking at $21.2K in late July, while active users consistently remained around 44K to 52K.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of social app performance in the UAE, revealing patterns in user engagement and monetization strategies.
