Top Food and Drink Apps on iOS in UAE: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the United Arab Emirates saw notable activity in the food and drink app category on iOS. According to data from Sensor Tower, the top five applications in this space demonstrated varying trends in downloads and active user engagement.

Keeta - Food Delivery experienced a fluctuating yet generally upward trend in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 62K in mid-December. Active users consistently increased throughout the quarter, starting from 87K and reaching over 241K by the end of December.

talabat: Food, grocery & more showed varied weekly downloads, with a notable increase in the week of December 22, reaching about 15.5K. Active users also saw fluctuations but ended the quarter strong at around 641K.

Smiles: Food Grocery Lifestyle recorded a significant spike in downloads during late November, reaching over 18K, while active users steadily rose to approximately 278K by the end of the quarter.

McDonald’s maintained a steady download rate with a notable increase in early November, peaking at 15.6K. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 126K to nearly 159K by the end of December.

KFC UAE - Order Food Online saw a consistent download pattern, with a slight peak in early December at about 5.7K. Active users also demonstrated growth, ending the quarter at approximately 128K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and app performance in the food and drink sector. For more detailed analytics and data, visit Sensor Tower.