In the third quarter of 2025, the top social networking applications on the iOS platform in Russia showcased varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here, we delve into the trends observed for these leading applications.

MAX: общение, звонки, сервисы, developed by Communication Platform LLC, saw a remarkable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 291K by the end of September. Active users also climbed significantly, starting from 337K in early July and reaching over 2.8M by the quarter's close.

imo-International Calls & Chat experienced a steady rise in weekly revenue, which reached approximately $0.8K by the end of September. Downloads surged mid-quarter, with numbers soaring to about 133K weekly. Active users followed a similar trend, increasing from 90K to over 1.2M.

Threads maintained a stable pattern in downloads throughout the quarter, with weekly figures fluctuating between 38K and 68K. Active users remained strong, averaging around 1.4M, with a slight uptick towards the end of the quarter.

Google Meet saw a notable peak in downloads in early August at 143K, followed by a gradual decline to 15K by late September. Active users also showed a similar peak, reaching 381K before tapering off towards the end of the quarter.

Finally, VK: social network, messenger demonstrated robust performance with weekly revenue consistently above $300K. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 40K, while active users hovered near the 20M mark throughout the quarter.

These insights are based on data provided by Sensor Tower, offering a comprehensive look at the iOS social networking landscape in Russia for Q3 2025. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025