Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in South America in Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 music and podcasts apps in South America demonstrated varied trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts saw consistent growth in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $6.5K and peaking at around $9.8K by the end of February. Weekly downloads for the app showed a significant upward trend, beginning with 826K downloads and rising to a peak of 1.25M in mid-March. The app also maintained a high number of active users, with figures hovering around 55M to 57M throughout the quarter.

Resso Music - Songs & Lyrics experienced a steady revenue stream, reaching its highest weekly revenue of about $57K in early February. Weekly downloads fluctuated but generally trended upwards, starting at 383K and closing the quarter at 384K. Active users showed a slight increase over the period, from 9.2M to 9.5M.

YouTube Music reported strong weekly revenue, consistently above $100K, with a peak of $123K at the end of February. The app's weekly downloads ranged from 200K to 255K, showing a noticeable increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users grew steadily from 38.2M to 40.9M.

eSound - MP3 Music Player App had a modest revenue performance, peaking at $2.2K at the end of February. Weekly downloads varied, starting at 132K and reaching a high of 261K in late January. Active users saw a steady rise from 1.34M to 1.86M over the quarter.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts maintained stable weekly revenue, around $20, with a slight peak at $24 in late February. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 143K and ending the quarter at 145K. The app's active users remained relatively consistent, ranging from 553K to 573K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcasts app market in South America. For more detailed data and insights, visit Sensor Tower.