Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Nigeria - Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the communication app market in Nigeria showcased diverse trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. According to data from Sensor Tower, the top five communication apps on Android exhibited notable performances.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC saw a fluctuating revenue trend, starting at approximately $23K in early October and closing the year at around $13.5K. Downloads peaked at over 102K in early December, while weekly active users hovered around 16M, with a slight dip towards the end of the quarter.

SMS Virtual - Receive SMS by Tecrow Apps experienced a revenue peak of $19.1K mid-December, with downloads reaching over 10K in the final week of the quarter. Active users increased from 110K to approximately 101K by the end of December.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out from Discord Inc. showed a steady revenue trend, closing the quarter at $9.5K. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 31.5K in mid-December, while active users remained stable around 600K.

Snapchat by Snap Inc. experienced a notable increase in downloads, soaring to over 262K in late December. Revenue showed a slight upward trend, reaching $8.9K towards the year's end. Active users rose steadily from 6.9M to 7.6M.

Vyke: Second Phone/2nd Line by Vyke Holding Limited maintained a consistent revenue stream, closing at $6.1K. Downloads saw a decline over the quarter, dropping to 1.4K by year-end, while active users remained around 44K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic landscape of communication apps in Nigeria, offering a glimpse into user engagement and market trends during this period. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.