AI Insights · Timothy · October 2022
Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in South Africa Q3 2022
Explore the performance of the top 5 music and audio apps in South Africa during Q3 2022, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
The third quarter of 2022 saw notable activity in the Music and Audio category on a unified platform in South Africa. Here's a detailed look at the performance trends of the top 5 apps in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a consistent increase in weekly downloads, starting from 44.1K at the end of June and peaking at about 78.4K in the week of September 5. Weekly active users also showed a steady rise, beginning at 731.4K and reaching approximately 785.3K by the end of September.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had stable weekly downloads throughout the quarter, with figures hovering around 36K to 41K. Its active user base showed some fluctuations, starting at 744K and ending at about 718K by the last week of September.
Music Player & MP3 Player saw a gradual increase in weekly downloads, from 19.9K in late June to around 28.8K by the end of September. Active users rose significantly from 296.4K to approximately 419.2K over the same period, indicating growing popularity.
Music Player: Player Mp3 Music maintained a steady download rate of around 21K to 22K per week, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users ranged from 25.2K to about 29.7K, showing a consistent user base.
Music Downloader - Mp3 music had varied weekly downloads, with peaks and troughs, starting at 25.7K and ending at 22.1K. Active users demonstrated a steady increase, beginning at 125.3K and reaching approximately 162.3K by the end of the quarter.
These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the music and audio app market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
