AI Insights · Timothy · September 2025
Top 5 Social Apps on Android in UAE: Q3 2025 Review
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 social apps in the UAE on Android for Q3 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, social media apps continued to dominate the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates, with notable performances from the top five contenders. Here’s a detailed look at their trends based on data from Sensor Tower.
Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. saw weekly downloads rise steadily, reaching a peak of around 52K by the end of September. Revenue fluctuated slightly, peaking at approximately $20.3K in early September. However, weekly active users showed a declining trend from about 2.8M to 2.7M.
TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE maintained a strong presence, with weekly downloads hovering around 34K to 40K. Revenue peaked at $142.8K at the start of the quarter, with a gradual decrease over subsequent weeks. Active users remained robust, averaging around 3.9M throughout the quarter.
Instagram experienced a consistent download rate, peaking at 35K in late July. Revenue saw a slight increase, ending the quarter at around $20.8K. Active users fluctuated but remained around 2.4M to 2.5M.
TikTok Lite - Save Data & Fast showed a steady increase in downloads, reaching 29K by the end of September. Despite no revenue reported in the latter part of the quarter, active users experienced a decline from approximately 730K to 537K.
Facebook Lite maintained a steady download increase, peaking at 28.5K by the quarter's end. The app's active user base saw a downward trend, from 256K to 203K.
For more insights and detailed analytics on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.
