AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Photo and Video Apps on iOS in the US for Q3 2025
Explore the performance of the leading photo and video apps on iOS in the US during Q3 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top photo and video apps on iOS in the United States showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides a closer look at the performance of these leading applications.
YouTube maintained a robust presence with weekly revenue peaking at around $22.7M in late June, followed by some fluctuations, ending the quarter at about $20M. Weekly downloads displayed a slight decline from approximately 388K to 299K by the end of September. The app's active user base remained strong, slightly decreasing from 126.6M to about 126.2M.
Snapchat experienced modest revenue growth, reaching nearly $5.3M at the quarter's close. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting at around 263K and dropping to 224K. Active users fluctuated slightly, concluding the quarter with roughly 40.9M users.
CapCut - Video Editor saw a notable increase in revenue mid-quarter, peaking at approximately $3.8M, before settling at around $2.7M. Downloads fluctuated, beginning at 787K and ending at 570K. Active users saw a decline from 16.5M to about 15M.
Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor showed a consistent rise in revenue, peaking at $2.7M in mid-August. Downloads followed an upward trend, reaching around 375K by the end of September. Active users grew steadily, starting at 6.5M and reaching 7.7M.
Google Photos: Backup & Edit experienced a revenue peak of $1.9M in mid-August, with a gradual decline towards the end of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 200K and 176K. Active users decreased slightly from 36.1M to 35.3M by the end of September.
For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform and explore comprehensive data on app performance metrics.
