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In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top sports apps in the United Arab Emirates on the iOS platform showcased varied performances in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look, based on data from Sensor Tower.
NBA: Live Games & Scores from NBA MEDIA VENTURES, LLC saw its weekly revenue peaking at around $7.6K in late October, with fluctuations settling around $3.5K to $4.1K towards the end of the year. Downloads were highest in mid-October at approximately 389, while weekly active users hovered between 4.8K and 5.3K, showing a slight increase towards December.
Cricbuzz Live Cricket Scores by Cricbuzz.com experienced significant revenue growth mid-quarter, reaching about $3.2K in late November before dropping to $729 by year-end. Downloads peaked at 622 in early November, and active users steadily increased from 19.5K to 25.3K by December.
UFC, published by UFC® - The Ultimate Fighting Championship®, had a notable revenue spike to $3.9K in October but mostly maintained a range between $400 to $1K. Downloads surged to 526 in October, while active users varied, peaking at 670 before stabilizing around 333 to 389 by December.
F1 TV from Formula One Digital Media Limited showed a varied revenue trend, with peaks at $2.2K in late November and consistent dips around $400 to $1K. Downloads reached 325 in early December, and active users increased from 1.2K to 1.5K as the quarter progressed.
Lastly, Playtomic - Padel & pickleball by Playtomic S.L. had a revenue peak of $1.4K in early November, with fluctuations between $500 and $800 towards the end of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, around 300 to 400 weekly, with active users showing slight variations, ending the quarter at 4.3K.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, offering a glimpse into the performance trends of leading sports apps in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.