AI Insights · Timothy · July 2023
Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in Middle East Q2 2023
Discover the performance trends of the top 5 music and podcasts apps on a unified platform in the Middle East during Q2 2023, including insights on weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the second quarter of 2023, the top 5 music and podcast applications in the Middle East showed diverse performance trends across various metrics such as weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, provided by Sensor Tower, offers an insightful look into the market dynamics for these popular apps.
Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced a significant rise in weekly revenue, starting from approximately $2.9K at the end of March and peaking at around $9.4K by the end of June. Weekly downloads also saw a steady increase, growing from 44.7K in late March to nearly 70K by the end of June. Active users fluctuated slightly but remained strong, with a peak of 2.1M in late April and ending the quarter at around 2M.
SoundCloud: Discover New Music showed a varied revenue trend, starting at $3.7K in late March and reaching up to $5.9K by the end of June. Downloads were relatively stable with notable peaks, such as 37.8K in the last week of June. Active users maintained a robust presence, peaking at 3.3M in late April and ending the quarter with 3.2M.
YouTube Music exhibited strong revenue performance, beginning at $92.6K in late March and peaking at $114.4K by the end of June. The app's downloads remained consistent, with a slight increase from 23.4K in late March to 30.7K by the end of June. Active user numbers were impressive, starting at 2.8M and reaching up to 3.3M by the end of June.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had modest revenue figures, peaking at $141 in late May. Downloads showed a steady pattern, with notable peaks such as 39.2K in early May. Active users saw a gradual increase, from 990K in late March to over 1.1M by late June.
Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts maintained strong revenue, starting at $58K in late March and peaking at $72.7K in late April. The app's downloads increased from 12K in late March to 23.1K by the end of June. Active users also showed a growth trend, from 528K in late March to 670K in early May, before stabilizing around 615K by the end of June.
For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.
