Top 5 iOS Music and Podcasts Apps in UAE Q2 2022

In the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 music and podcast applications on iOS in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated diverse performance trends. Here’s a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

YouTube Music from Google experienced significant fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $20K in late March and late June. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 2.4K per week, with a slight increase in early May reaching 2.8K. Active users saw a minor decline from 133K in late March to about 132K by the end of June, with a peak of 138K in early May.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts showed a consistent revenue pattern, peaking at $16K in late April. Downloads witnessed a notable rise in early May, reaching 3.1K, followed by a decline towards the end of the quarter. Active user numbers remained fairly steady, peaking at nearly 45K in late May.

Deezer: Music Player, Podcast had a relatively stable revenue stream, with a notable peak of $3.7K in the final week of June. Downloads fluctuated, spiking to 966 in mid-April. Active users saw a gradual decline from 5.5K in late March to 4.6K by the end of June.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music displayed varied revenue trends, with a notable peak of $1.5K in late June. Downloads were highest in early May, reaching 4.3K. Active users remained robust, peaking at 506K in late May before stabilizing around 483K by the end of June.

JioSaavn – Music & Podcasts maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $995 in mid-June. Downloads were fairly consistent, averaging around 180 per week. Active users remained stable throughout the quarter, averaging around 1.8K weekly.

For more detailed insights and further analysis, visit Sensor Tower.