Top Air Travel Apps on iOS in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top air travel apps in the United Arab Emirates on the iOS platform showcased varied performance metrics. This analysis, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers insights into the trends observed in downloads and active users for the leading applications.

Emirates experienced a noticeable decline in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 5.3K in early July and decreasing to around 3.3K by the end of September. The app's weekly active users initially peaked at 99K but saw fluctuations, ending the quarter at 77K.

Air Arabia maintained a relatively stable download rate throughout the quarter, with a remarkable surge to 11K in the last week of September. Active user numbers showed an increasing trend, rising from 49K to 57K during this period.

For Etihad, weekly downloads remained consistent, averaging around 2.6K with a slight increase to 3K by the end of the quarter. The active user count displayed a minor decline from 28K to 25K.

flydubai saw its downloads start at about 2.5K, gradually reducing to 2K. Active users peaked at 23K in mid-July but decreased to 18K by September's end.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker showed a steady decline in downloads, starting at 2.7K and dropping to 1.9K. However, the app maintained a strong active user base, with numbers hovering around 28K to 36K.

These trends indicate varying levels of engagement and interest among users in the UAE's air travel sector. For further insights and detailed data, visit Sensor Tower.