Top 5 Photo and Video Apps in South America: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top photo and video applications on a unified platform in South America demonstrated varied performance trends, as revealed by Sensor Tower data.

CapCut: Photo & Video Editor from Bytedance Pte. Ltd saw its weekly revenue generally fluctuate, peaking at around $2.1M in late November. Downloads showed a significant increase towards the end of December, reaching approximately 1.36M. Active users steadily rose, culminating at about 47.6M by the end of the quarter.

Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor experienced a gradual rise in weekly revenue, reaching nearly $1.4M in early December. However, its downloads declined over the quarter, dropping to approximately 367K by the end of December. Active user numbers also decreased, ending the quarter at about 23.4M.

YouTube, published by Google, maintained a stable revenue stream, peaking at around $2.3M mid-December. Weekly downloads varied, with a notable increase in December reaching 287K. The app consistently engaged a massive user base, with active users remaining above 255M throughout the quarter.

Edits: Video Editor from Instagram, Inc. saw a steady increase in downloads early in the quarter, peaking at 382K in mid-November. Active users increased significantly, reaching approximately 1.6M by the end of December.

Meta AI - Vibes & AI Glasses from Meta Platforms, Inc. had a decline in downloads, finishing the quarter at about 235K. However, active users peaked at over 2M in early December, showcasing strong user engagement despite the decrease in new downloads.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the app market in South America, with varying performance across different metrics for each app. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.