Top 5 Entertainment Apps in Lebanon Q1 2023

The first quarter of 2023 saw significant activity in Lebanon's entertainment app market. Here’s a detailed look at how the top 5 entertainment applications performed across both iOS and Android platforms.

Shahid - ﺷﺎﻫﺪ from MBC Group showed impressive growth. Weekly revenue steadily increased, starting at around $2.3K and peaking at approximately $6.4K in the week of March 20. Downloads surged mid-quarter, reaching 18.4K in the week of January 16 and culminating at 41.9K by the end of March. The app’s active user base also saw a notable rise, climbing from 32.5K at the start of January to an impressive 93.9K by the end of March.

TikTok, published by TikTok Ltd., maintained a robust presence. Revenue fluctuated throughout the quarter, averaging around $8.4K weekly. Downloads were consistently high, with a peak of 60.9K in the last week of February. Active users remained steady, hovering around 1.5M each week, demonstrating the app’s continued popularity in Lebanon.

Netflix, from Netflix, Inc., experienced modest but stable performance. Weekly revenue averaged close to $1.4K, with a slight peak at $1.6K in late February. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 4.5K per week. Active users showed a slight decline over the quarter, starting at 138.4K in late December and decreasing to 106.7K by the end of March.

OSN+ by Anghami saw consistent revenue and user engagement. Weekly revenue hovered around $1K, with a peak of $1.3K at the end of February. Downloads saw a noticeable increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 1.3K in the final week of March. Active users rose steadily from 4.1K in late December to 5.6K by the end of March.

Disney+, published by Disney-Hotstar Electronic Content, LLC, maintained a stable performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue averaged around $1K, peaking at $1.2K in early March. Downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase to 1.5K in mid-March. Active users grew from 9.5K at the end of December to 10.8K by the end of March.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.