AI Insights · Timothy · April 2023
Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in Russia: Q1 2023
Explore the performance of the top 5 music and podcasts apps on iOS in Russia during Q1 2023, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.
During the first quarter of 2023, several music and podcast apps showcased noteworthy performance on iOS in Russia. Here’s a closer look at the top 5 apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.
VK Music: playlists & podcasts experienced fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at about $210K in mid-January. Weekly downloads remained relatively steady, hovering around 25K to 33K throughout the quarter. Active users saw a slight increase, ending the quarter with approximately 1.55M.
Yandex Music, books & podcasts saw consistent weekly revenue, ranging between $50K and $74K. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly but generally stayed within the 50K to 68K range. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 3.9M to over 4.1M by the end of March.
YouTube Music maintained a steady weekly revenue, averaging around $6K to $8K. Weekly downloads ranged from 9.4K to 14.6K, while active users increased from approximately 900K to over 1M throughout the quarter.
Радио Arzamas had modest weekly revenue, ranging from $2.6K to $3.7K. Weekly downloads were relatively low, peaking at 1.4K. Active users fluctuated slightly but ended the quarter at around 3.8K.
SoundCloud: Discover New Music saw weekly revenue ranging from $1.5K to $2.8K. Weekly downloads remained consistent, generally between 5.9K and 7.9K. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from approximately 1.7M to over 2M by the end of March.
These insights highlight the diverse performance metrics of top music and podcast apps in Russia. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.