AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top Art and Design Apps on Android in the Middle East: Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 art and design apps on Android in the Middle East during Q4 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the final quarter of 2025, the art and design category on Android in the Middle East showcased interesting trends among the top five applications. Sensor Tower's data provides insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for these apps.
Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor observed a consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $43.1K at the start of October and maintaining similar levels throughout the quarter. Downloads started strong at around 75.3K but saw a decline, ending the year at 28.3K. Active users fluctuated, with a peak of 1.18M in late October before dropping to 918K by year-end.
AR Easy Draw - Trace Sketch experienced modest revenue, peaking at $91 in early December. Downloads were fairly stable, averaging around 20K, with a high of 25.7K in November. Active users showed growth, reaching 56.5K mid-December before declining to 45K at the year's close.
starryai - AI Art Generator had a notable revenue spike to $220 in late November. Downloads initially increased, hitting a high of 16.9K in early November, but declined sharply to 1.9K by December’s end. Active users mirrored this trend, peaking at 29.3K in mid-November before falling to 9.7K.
Draw Anime - AR Tracing App saw no revenue during this period. Downloads increased steadily, reaching 17.3K in mid-November before decreasing to 4.6K by the end of December. Active users grew to 32.9K in late November, tapering off to 15.5K by year-end.
Finally, ibis Paint X maintained a stable revenue, peaking at $185 in late November. Downloads were consistent, with a high of 15.9K in late November. Active users showed an upward trend, reaching 490.6K mid-December.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the art and design app market in the Middle East, with varying performance across different metrics. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.