Top 5 Photo and Video Apps in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top-performing photo and video applications on a unified platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased intriguing trends, as revealed by data from Sensor Tower.

CapCut - Video Editor by Bytedance Pte. Ltd saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, starting from around $132K in early July and peaking at nearly $152K by the end of September. Downloads were relatively steady, averaging around 55K weekly, with a noticeable increase to 65K in late August. Active users remained strong, ranging from 1.4M to 1.7M.

Instagram maintained a consistent user base with active users hovering around 3.4M. Weekly downloads showed a positive trajectory, reaching close to 69K in early September. However, revenue saw a downtrend, moving from approximately $50K at the start to $34K by the end of the quarter.

Snapchat experienced a stable increase in revenue, culminating at $283K in the last week of September. Downloads fluctuated slightly, averaging over 40K, while active users remained robust, exceeding 2.3M throughout the quarter.

Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor demonstrated a positive trend in revenue, starting at $58K and reaching $68K by the quarter's end. Downloads increased significantly from 14K to over 33K in the same period. Active users also rose steadily, surpassing 375K.

YouTube led in active users, consistently engaging over 6.3M weekly. Revenue showed volatility, with a dip in early July but recovering to $430K by the end of September. Downloads were stable, averaging around 15K weekly.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the app market in the UAE, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.