Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in Africa, Q2 2021

In the second quarter of 2021, the top music and podcast apps on iOS in Africa showcased varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared during this period, as reported by Sensor Tower.

YouTube Music from Google saw a steady weekly revenue, peaking at around $18.7K in the final week of June. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly but remained within the 7K to 9K range, ending the quarter at about 8.9K. Active user numbers showed a generally stable trend, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 152K.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts from Lebanon experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, culminating at approximately $15.2K by the end of June. Downloads initially decreased but picked up mid-quarter, peaking at over 11.5K in mid-May. Active users rose significantly, peaking at 279K towards the end of May.

Deezer: Music Player, Podcast from France had a revenue peak in late April at around $11.2K. Downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3K to 4K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching nearly 99K by the end of June.

JOOX Music by Tencent Mobility Limited displayed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, reaching $3.5K in the last week of June. Downloads remained fairly consistent throughout the quarter, averaging around 1.2K, while active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 96K.

TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of about $2K in late April. Downloads varied slightly, with a noticeable peak in early June at over 800. Active users fluctuated minimally, closing the quarter at just over 2.1K.

For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.