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Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in Middle East Q3 2023

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 music and podcast apps on Android in the Middle East during Q3 2023, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in Middle East Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the performance of the top 5 music and podcast applications on the Android platform in the Middle East showed notable trends. Here’s a closer look at the data from Sensor Tower:

Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a consistent increase in weekly revenue, starting from $9.1K in late June and peaking at approximately $26.3K in early September. Weekly downloads remained stable for most of the quarter, with a significant spike to 34.7K in mid-September. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users fluctuating around 1.2M.

Anghami: Play music & Podcasts experienced varied trends. Weekly revenue hovered around $10K, with a peak of $12.8K in late September. Downloads saw a notable increase in mid-August, reaching 28.9K, and another spike to 21K in early September. Weekly active users were generally stable, averaging around 330K.

Apple Music showed modest revenue figures, starting at $3.3K in late June and fluctuating slightly to end at $2.9K in late September. Downloads saw a significant rise from 3.9K in early September to 8.7K by the end of the month. Active users also increased, peaking at around 116K in mid-September.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player maintained a steady revenue stream, ranging between $1.8K and $2.6K throughout the quarter. Downloads were relatively low but stable, with a slight increase from 617 in early September to 954 by the end of the month. The app’s active user base saw a gradual decline, dropping from 19.5K in late June to 14.4K by the end of September.

Zing - Jewish Music Streaming had consistent but modest revenue, staying around the $1K mark. Weekly downloads were low, peaking at 224 in late July. No data was provided for active users.

These insights highlight the varying performance and user engagement trends of these top music and podcast apps in the Middle East. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: September 2023