Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in the Middle East, Q4 2021

In Q4 2021, the top 5 music and podcasts apps on iOS in the Middle East showcased varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Let's dive into the specifics for each app.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music exhibited a consistent performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue fluctuated between $1.1K to $1.7K, peaking at $1.7K in late November. Downloads remained steady with minor variations, starting at around 29.7K and ending the quarter at approximately 32.2K. Active users saw a gradual increase, from 3.4M at the beginning of October to around 3.7M by the end of December.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced a relatively stable quarter. Weekly revenue hovered around $150, with slight fluctuations. Downloads varied, with a notable peak of around 30.5K in late November. Active users remained consistent, starting at 631K and ending the quarter at approximately 652K.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts showed modest performance metrics. Weekly revenue was relatively steady, averaging around $90. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of approximately 21.2K in mid-November. Active users saw minor changes throughout the quarter, maintaining around 1.2M users.

YouTube Music demonstrated strong revenue performance, with weekly earnings ranging from $65.6K to $94.6K, peaking in late September. Downloads remained stable, fluctuating between 14.0K to 17.4K. Active users also showed consistency, starting at approximately 1.1M and ending the quarter at around 1.1M.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts had a significant presence in the region. Weekly revenue showed some fluctuations, ranging from $35.1K to $51.2K, peaking in late December. Downloads were steady, with minor variations, averaging around 11K to 14K. Active users saw a slight decline, starting at 461K and ending the quarter at around 452K.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, providing a comprehensive look at the performance of music and podcasts apps in the Middle East. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.