Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in South Africa: Q1 2023 Performance

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 music and audio apps in South Africa showed varied performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Apple Music experienced significant fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $11.9K at the end of March. Weekly downloads saw a notable increase, reaching 17.2K in early February. Active users maintained a steady trend, averaging around 50K throughout the quarter.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player showed a consistent weekly revenue trend, peaking at $8.9K at the end of January. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight dip in mid-February, averaging around 1.5K. Active users saw a gradual decline from 55.6K in early January to 40.7K by the end of March.

Pocket FM: Audio Series demonstrated steady revenue growth, increasing to $2.2K by the end of March. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 5.6K in early January and stabilizing around 3.9K towards the end of the quarter. Active users also saw an upward trend, reaching 8.9K in late March.

Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs maintained a steady revenue stream, with weekly revenue peaking at $2.5K in late December. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 500 per week. Active users showed a slight increase, stabilizing at approximately 3.2K by the end of March.

Dreame FM - Audiobooks & Story saw a significant spike in weekly revenue, reaching $1.1K by the end of March. Downloads also surged, particularly in the last week of March, peaking at 11.3K. This app's growth highlights a rising interest in audiobooks and stories among South African users.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, offer a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of music and audio apps in South Africa for Q1 2023. For more detailed analytics and trends, explore Sensor Tower’s comprehensive reports.