AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Photo and Video Apps on Unified Platform in the US - Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the leading photo and video apps in the US during Q4 2025, with data insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top photo and video applications in the United States showcased varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at their metrics based on data from Sensor Tower.
YouTube saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $20.9M in late December. Weekly downloads also surged, reaching approximately 532K mid-December, while maintaining a stable user base with active users fluctuating slightly around 220M.
Snapchat experienced a rise in weekly revenue, hitting $7.9M in the week before Christmas. Downloads saw a peak of about 460K in late December, with active users showing a slight increase to over 71M towards the quarter's end.
CapCut: Photo & Video Editor showed strong growth in weekly revenue, reaching $4.8M just before Christmas. Downloads peaked at around 1.18M mid-December, with a significant increase in active users, culminating in over 25M by the end of the quarter.
Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of $3.2M in late December. Weekly downloads remained consistent, with a slight dip to 354K in the same period. Active users hovered around 11M throughout the quarter.
Lastly, Google Photos: Backup & Edit recorded a revenue peak of $2.1M in the week before Christmas. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 229K in late November, while active users steadily increased, reaching over 91M by the year's end.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
