Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in South Africa - Q2 2022

In Q2 2022, the top 5 music and podcasts apps on iOS in South Africa showed varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts

Spotify had a steady presence in South Africa with weekly downloads fluctuating between 5.9K and 7.5K. The app's weekly active users remained relatively stable, starting at around 167.4K and peaking at 171K in mid-May. However, weekly revenue saw a significant drop after early April, with negligible earnings in the subsequent weeks.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts

Shazam experienced a consistent download rate, ranging from 3.6K to 4.5K per week. Active users showed an overall stable trend, hovering around 300K to 340K. Weekly revenue, however, was minimal, with a few spikes in late March and April but dropping to zero in many weeks.

YouTube Music

YouTube Music maintained a steady performance in South Africa. Weekly downloads ranged from approximately 2.8K to 3.4K. Active users saw a gradual increase from around 100K to 110.5K by the end of June. The app's weekly revenue was robust, averaging between $14K and $17.7K throughout the quarter.

Audiomack - Play Music Offline

Audiomack's weekly downloads varied, with a notable peak of 2.3K in mid-April, while other weeks saw figures around 1.1K to 1.7K. Active users generally stayed around the 35K mark, with minor fluctuations. Weekly revenue remained modest, ranging from $114 to $167.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music

SoundCloud exhibited a stable download trend, with weekly figures mostly between 678 and 1.2K. Active users fluctuated but remained high, starting from 720K and reaching 810K in late May. The app's weekly revenue saw a gradual increase, peaking at $251 in early May.

These insights highlight the varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users for the top music and podcasts apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.