Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in UAE Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the performance of the top 5 music and podcast apps on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting the quarter at $44 and peaking at $53 by the end of February. Weekly downloads showed a general downward trend, beginning at 8K and ending at approximately 6.5K. The weekly active users also saw a decline from 147K to 127K over the quarter.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music maintained a steady revenue stream, with weekly revenue ranging from $1.4K to $2K, peaking at the end of February. Weekly downloads varied, starting at 3.7K and ending at around 2.6K. Active users saw a decrease from 443K to 371K throughout the quarter.

YouTube Music led in revenue among the top apps, with a notable peak of $28.6K at the end of February. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 3K. Active users showed a slight decline from 145K to 120K during the quarter.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts saw minimal revenue, with only a slight increase to $2 by the end of March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 2.6K and ending at 2.1K. Weekly active users ranged from 122K at the start to 114K by the end of the quarter.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts had a steady revenue stream, with weekly revenue peaking at $19.8K at the end of February. Downloads showed a decreasing trend, starting at 2.7K and dropping to around 1.9K. Active users also declined from 27K to 18K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.