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Q4 2025 iOS Photo & Video Apps in Russia: Performance Insights

Explore the performance trends of top iOS photo and video apps in Russia during Q4 2025, featuring CapCut, YouTube, and more.

Q4 2025 iOS Photo & Video Apps in Russia: Performance Insights

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top photo and video applications on the iOS platform in Russia showcased varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for these popular apps.

CapCut: Photo & Video Editor from Bytedance Pte. Ltd experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $30.5K in late December. Downloads saw a rise towards the end of the quarter, reaching 82.7K in the final week, while active users increased from 3.5M to nearly 4M.

YouTube by Google maintained a steady revenue stream, with a high of around $70.6K at the start of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 52.4K in the last week of December. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 16.5M and ending at 16.2M.

Instagram, published by Instagram, Inc., saw modest revenue peaking at $527 in early October. Downloads increased, reaching 46K by the end of December. The app's active users grew from 3.2M to 3.4M over the quarter.

Edits: Video Editor, another offering from Instagram, Inc., did not generate revenue but observed a consistent increase in downloads, culminating at 37.9K in the final week. Active users also rose significantly, from 102K to 217K.

Snapchat by Snap, Inc. had a stable revenue, peaking at $66 in late December. Downloads declined throughout the quarter, closing at 23.9K, while active users decreased from 2.2M to 1.4M.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be explored. The trends observed in Q4 2025 highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the competitive photo and video category.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: December 2025