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AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025

Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in the Middle East: Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of the leading communication apps on Android in the Middle East during Q3 2025, including Telegram, Snapchat, Azar, imo, and imo HD.

Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in the Middle East: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the Middle East saw significant activity in the communication app sector on Android, with Telegram, Snapchat, Azar: Video Chat, Meet Friends, imo-International Calls & Chat, and imo HD - Video Calls and Chats leading the way. Sensor Tower provides the data for these insights.

Telegram experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $94K towards the end of August. Weekly downloads increased significantly mid-quarter, reaching over 221K in late August, while weekly active users grew steadily from 17.5M to 18.1M.

Snapchat maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at 237K in late August. Revenue showed fluctuations but ended the quarter on a high note at $55K. Active users increased from 9.1M to 9.4M, indicating consistent engagement.

Azar: Video Chat, Meet Friends observed stable weekly revenue, hovering around $40K. Downloads peaked at 18K in late August, while active users saw a boost from 27K to 38K by the end of September.

imo-International Calls & Chat saw a peak in downloads at 146K in early September, with weekly revenue reaching around $51K at the start of the quarter. Active users showed a slight decline, starting from 10.2M and ending at 9.4M.

imo HD - Video Calls and Chats experienced a steady increase in downloads, reaching 82K by early September. Revenue remained consistent around $32K, while active users decreased slightly from 2.7M to 2.3M.

These trends reflect the dynamic nature of the communication app landscape in the Middle East. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025