Top 5 iOS Music and Podcasts Apps in Saudi Arabia Q2 2023

The second quarter of 2023 saw interesting trends in the performance of the top 5 music and podcasts applications on iOS in Saudi Arabia. Below, we delve into the key metrics—downloads, revenue, and active users—for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 20.5K in the final week of June. The app’s weekly revenue fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a high of about $42 in late May. Weekly active users showed a steady climb, reaching around 320.9K by mid-June.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, culminating at about 14.8K in the last week of June. Weekly revenue remained relatively stable, with a peak of $1K in late June. The app's active user count also saw a peak of approximately 1.6M in mid-April before slightly decreasing towards the end of the quarter.

YouTube Music maintained a consistent weekly download rate, peaking at 9K in late April. The app's weekly revenue varied, reaching a high of around $54.7K in the last week of June. Active users increased steadily, with a notable peak of approximately 816.7K in early June.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts saw a steady rise in weekly downloads, peaking at about 6.8K in mid-June. The app's active user base also grew, reaching around 525.8K in late May, demonstrating robust engagement throughout the quarter.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts experienced a gradual increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 7K in mid-June. Weekly revenue showed some variation, with a high of around $24.7K in late April. The app’s active user count saw a peak of around 160.6K in late May.

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