AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Photo and Video Apps on iOS in UAE, Q4 2025
Explore the performance of the top five photo and video apps on iOS in the UAE during Q4 2025, with insights into downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the iOS photo and video app market in the United Arab Emirates showcased notable trends. YouTube from Google experienced varied weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $438K in late November. Downloads surged to around 18.8K mid-December, while active users remained steady, averaging over 2.1M throughout the quarter.
Snapchat by Snap, Inc. observed consistent revenue growth, ending the year with $297K in the final week. Downloads increased, reaching 13.1K at the end of December, with active users stabilizing around 1.1M.
CapCut: Photo & Video Editor from Bytedance showed strong performance, with revenue climbing to $155K by the quarter's close. Downloads peaked at 46.9K in the last week of December, and active users grew, exceeding 669K.
Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor had a modest revenue increase, reaching about $64K in late December. Downloads saw a decline, dropping to 9.6K by year-end, while active users fluctuated, averaging around 200K.
Finally, FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor from FaceApp Technology Limited saw revenue peak at $68K in the last week. Downloads were stable, with a slight increase to 1.8K by December's end, and active users rose to 15.8K.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of app performance in the UAE's evolving market. More detailed analytics are available on Sensor Tower's platform.
