Top 5 Music and Audio Apps on Android in Kenya Q1 2023

During the first quarter of 2023, the top music and audio apps on the Android platform in Kenya demonstrated varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here’s a closer look at how each app performed.

Pocket FM: Audio Series saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $379 in the week of March 6. Downloads showed a significant rise at the beginning of January, hitting 5K, but later fluctuated, ending the quarter at approximately 3.1K. The app's active users ranged from about 5.5K to 7.4K throughout the quarter, showing a consistent engagement.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, starting from $10 at the end of December and reaching $344 by mid-February. Downloads displayed a downward trend from 65.8K at the start to around 10.2K by the end of March. Active users remained robust, hovering around 280K to 300K, indicating strong user retention.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player had a relatively stable revenue flow, with minor fluctuations, peaking at $122 in the week of February 20. The app’s downloads showed a slight decline over the quarter, starting at 708 and ending at 324. Weekly active users also saw a decrease, from around 8.9K at the start to 6.6K by the end of March.

Boomplay: Music & Live Stream showed consistent performance in terms of downloads, with numbers varying from 39.6K to 23.9K during the quarter. Revenue remained relatively stable, peaking at $78 in the last week of March. Active user numbers were strong, staying between 649K and 735K, demonstrating high user engagement levels.

StarMaker: Sing Karaoke Songs had modest revenue figures, with a peak of $55 in the last week of December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, starting at 364 and ending at 230. Active users showed a gradual decline, ranging from 4.4K to 3.5K over the quarter.

The data provided by Sensor Tower highlights the varied performance of these top music and audio apps in Kenya. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.