In the first quarter of 2025, the top shopping apps on iOS in the United Kingdom showed varied performance trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps demonstrated distinct patterns in weekly downloads and active user engagement.

Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire had a fluctuating download pattern, peaking at over 102K downloads in early February. Despite this, the weekly active users remained relatively stable, consistently hovering around 5.5M.

AliExpress - Shopping App saw a significant spike in downloads in March, hitting over 131K. The active user base also increased, particularly in mid-March, reaching approximately 1.8M.

SHEIN - Shopping Online experienced a gradual increase in downloads throughout the quarter, peaking at 98.5K in mid-March. Active users showed a steady rise, ending the quarter at nearly 4M.

Tesco Groceries for iPhone maintained strong performance with downloads peaking at 83.6K in late March. The active user count saw consistent growth, surpassing 8M by the end of the quarter.

Finally, Shop: All your favorite brands had a steady download rate, with a slight increase in late March reaching 60K. Active users remained stable around 1.3M throughout the quarter.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025

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