AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in UAE for Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top social networking apps in the UAE on iOS during Q4 2025, with data insights from Sensor Tower.
In Q4 2025, the social networking landscape in the United Arab Emirates on the iOS platform showcased interesting trends. According to Sensor Tower data, the top five apps in this category included Threads, Telegram Messenger, botim, WhatsApp Messenger, and Google Meet.
Threads from Instagram, Inc. saw fluctuating weekly downloads, starting at 21.7K and ending the quarter at 22.5K. The app maintained a significant weekly active user base, growing from approximately 1.34M to 1.43M by the end of December.
Telegram Messenger experienced a steady revenue flow, peaking at around $92.4K in the final week of December. Downloads varied, with a notable increase mid-quarter, reaching 19.4K. Its active users remained fairly stable, concluding the quarter at about 805K.
botim from Algento Cloud Computing Limited showed consistent revenue, averaging around $7.5K weekly. Download numbers fluctuated, with a peak of 16.9K in late December. Active users remained robust, hovering around 1.77M throughout the quarter.
WhatsApp Messenger maintained a steady download rate, starting at 11.6K and ending at 10.9K. Active users were strong, with numbers ranging between 2.25M and 2.29M.
Finally, Google Meet saw a decline in downloads towards the end of the quarter, starting at 10.1K and dropping to 8.3K. Active users also decreased slightly from 303K to 267K.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
