Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of leading social networking applications in the United Arab Emirates on the iOS platform showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Telegram Messenger, developed by Telegram FZ-LLC, saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at around $100K in early September. Downloads had a mid-quarter surge, reaching approximately 21.4K in late August. However, active users experienced a slight decline from 818K to 788K throughout the quarter.

SUGO-Online Chat Party, from MOBILE ALPHA LIMITED, maintained a steady revenue stream, with a high of approximately $40K in late July. Weekly downloads remained stable, hovering around 3K, while active users slightly increased, peaking at 10K in mid-August.

BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live, by BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD., experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, with a maximum of $30K in early September. Downloads peaked at 1.8K in the same period, and active users showed a moderate increase, reaching 7K in early September.

Minichat – video chat, texting, developed by Crescentaxis Inc., exhibited a steady revenue with a high of $20K in late July. Downloads saw a peak of 2.7K in early August, and active users increased from 7.9K to 9.7K by the end of September.

SayHi Chat - Meet New People, by UNEARBY LIMITED, reported consistent revenue, reaching over $13K in early September. Downloads were stable, peaking at 1.2K in late July, while active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at 6.6K.

For more detailed insights and analysis, you can explore Sensor Tower's data further.