Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in Middle East Q2 2023

During the second quarter of 2023, the top music and podcast applications on Android in the Middle East showcased interesting trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at the performance of the top 5 apps.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced an impressive increase in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $2.7K in late March and peaking at around $9.1K by the end of June. Weekly downloads also showed a positive trend, beginning at 17.6K and rising to 22.9K over the quarter. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 1.3M in late April and ending the quarter at 1.2M.

YouTube Music displayed steady growth in weekly downloads, which increased from 10.3K in late March to 13.1K by the end of June. Active users saw a notable rise from 1.8M to over 2M during the same period.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts saw a significant spike in weekly downloads, particularly in early May, reaching up to 26.5K. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at around 171K.

SoundCloud: Play Music & Songs had a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 7.7K in late March and peaking at 12.4K by the end of June. Revenue remained relatively low but stable, hovering around $100 per week. Active users remained consistent, ending the quarter at approximately 411K.

Anghami: Play music & Podcasts demonstrated strong performance in weekly revenue, reaching up to $14.8K in mid-April. Weekly downloads saw a steady increase, peaking at 10.1K in mid-June. Active users showed a slight decline towards the end of the quarter, starting at 302K and ending at 347K.

These insights were gathered from Sensor Tower, where you can find more detailed analytics and trends. The performance of these apps indicates a dynamic market with varying levels of engagement and monetization.