Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in Kenya: Q1 2022

In Q1 2022, Kenya's Android users engaged heavily with music and podcast apps, showing diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5 apps' performance based on Sensor Tower data.

Boomplay: Music & Live Stream

Boomplay experienced fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at around $74 in late December and dipping to $15 in mid-February before stabilizing around $26-$38 towards the end of March. Weekly downloads saw a significant increase during the quarter, climbing from approximately 28K in early January to about 54K by the end of March. Active users also showed a positive trend, growing from 404K in early January to over 513K by the end of March.

TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports

TuneIn Radio had modest weekly revenue, with notable peaks at $52 in late January and $48 in mid-March. Downloads were relatively stable, ranging between 532 to 892 weekly. Active users showed a slight upward trend, starting at 1.7K in late December and reaching approximately 2K by the end of March.

Audiomack: Music Downloader

Audiomack's revenue remained low throughout the quarter, with weekly figures ranging between $8 to $20. However, downloads increased significantly from 3.2K in late January to around 6.8K by the end of March. Active users also rose steadily, starting at 176K in early January and peaking at over 213K in mid-March.

Gaana Music: Mp3 Song, Radio

Gaana Music saw minimal revenue, with the highest weekly revenue reaching $19 in mid-February. Weekly downloads fluctuated lightly, averaging around 300-400. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 963 in early January to about 1.1K by the end of March.

Amuse Music Distribution

Amuse Music Distribution had sporadic revenue, peaking at $14 in mid-February. Downloads and active users were initially low but saw a marked increase towards the end of the quarter, with downloads rising to 170 and active users reaching 122 by the end of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.