Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in UAE: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the United Arab Emirates witnessed dynamic activity in the social networking category on iOS. Here's a look at the performance of the top five apps in this space.

Threads saw a fluctuating trend in downloads, peaking at around 32K in mid-May before settling at approximately 24K by the end of June. Its active user base remained robust, starting at about 958K and closing the quarter with a slight increase to 909K.

Telegram Messenger experienced a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $86K in the last week of June. Downloads showed stability, with a minor increase to 19K in early June. The app maintained a strong active user presence, hovering around 828K.

botim exhibited a gradual rise in revenue, reaching $7.3K by the end of the quarter. Downloads increased notably, hitting 16.9K at the quarter's close. Active users displayed a positive trend, culminating in 2.1M by June's end.

Google Meet maintained steady downloads, with a peak of 12.2K mid-June. Active users fluctuated slightly but ended the quarter at approximately 283K.

WhatsApp Messenger demonstrated an upward trajectory in downloads, reaching a high of 14K by June. The app's active user base remained strong, finishing the quarter at 2.2M.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the diverse trends and user engagement levels among leading social networking apps in the UAE. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's website.