Top 5 Music and Audio Apps on Android in UAE Q2 2023

The second quarter of 2023 saw some interesting trends in the performance of the top 5 music and audio applications on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates. Here’s a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

StarMaker: Sing Karaoke Songs

The app experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $8.5K in the first week of April and closing the quarter with approximately $6K. Weekly downloads also saw a peak in mid-April with 8.5K, followed by a gradual decline to 2.7K by the end of June. Active user numbers started at 26.6K in late March and dropped to 20.8K by the end of the quarter.

Anghami: Play music & Podcasts

Weekly revenue for Anghami varied throughout the quarter, with a high of $7.9K in mid-April and a low of $2.8K in mid-June. Downloads reached their highest point at 2.8K in mid-May, maintaining relatively stable figures around 2K towards the end of June. Active users showed a steady increase, starting at 21.3K in late March and reaching 26.6K by the end of June.

Smule: Karaoke, Sing & Record

Smule’s revenue was relatively stable, hovering around $700 to $900 weekly. Downloads saw significant spikes, notably reaching 4.4K in early May, and then stabilizing around 500 to 700 by the end of June. Active users peaked at 13.8K in early May, tapering off to 5.1K by the end of the quarter.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts

Spotify saw a consistent increase in weekly revenue, starting at $308 in late March and reaching $781 by the end of June. Downloads remained steady, with a notable peak of 4.8K in early May. Active users showed a steady upward trend, beginning at 148.1K and reaching 159.5K by the end of the quarter.

Pocket FM: Audio Series

Pocket FM’s revenue fluctuated, peaking at $800 in mid-April and stabilizing around $600 by the end of June. Downloads varied significantly, with a high of 6.1K in mid-June. Active users increased from 3.9K in late March to 6.8K by the end of June, showing a positive growth trend.

These insights provide a snapshot of the performance of the top music and audio apps in the UAE for Q2 2023. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.