Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps Performance in Saudi Arabia Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the performance of the top 5 music and podcasts applications in Saudi Arabia showcased notable trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we delve into the specifics of each app's performance.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced significant growth in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $244 in the last week of March. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter, starting at around 26.9K in late December and dropping to 14.8K by the end of March. Active users, however, saw a consistent decrease from 732.4K to approximately 589.5K over the same period.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music showed a remarkable increase in weekly revenue, reaching $1.04K in early March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 21.7K in late December and ending at 10.7K by the end of March. The app's active users saw a gradual decline from 1.93M to 1.64M throughout the quarter.

YouTube Music maintained a strong weekly revenue, with peaks at $59.3K in late February and $45.1K in the final week of March. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, starting at 12.5K in late December and ending at around 9.5K in March. Active users saw a decrease from 1.83M to 1.53M during the quarter.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts recorded steady weekly revenue, peaking at $33.1K in late February. Weekly downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 17.4K in late December and falling to 4.4K by the end of March. Active users also decreased from 321.2K to 222.3K over the quarter.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had consistent weekly downloads, with numbers ranging from 8.1K in late December to 5.8K in late March. Active users showed a decline from 550.3K to 455.7K throughout the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcasts app market in Saudi Arabia. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.