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

In the third quarter of 2023, the top five music and podcasts apps on iOS in the Middle East showed varying trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their performance:

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced steady weekly downloads, peaking at around 45K in mid-July. Revenue exhibited a gradual decline, from approximately $269 in late June to $183 in mid-September, before rebounding to $225 by the end of the quarter. Active users hovered around the 720K mark, maintaining a relatively stable presence throughout the quarter.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music saw fluctuating weekly downloads, with a high of 31.6K in mid-July and a subsequent dip to around 16.8K in late August. Revenue peaked at $8.1K in early September, showing a general upward trend from the start of the quarter. Active users remained strong, with numbers consistently around 2.8M, despite minor fluctuations.

YouTube Music showed a stable download trend, averaging around 16K to 19K weekly. Revenue peaked at $115K at the end of September, following a steady increase from $82K in mid-August. Active users remained robust, averaging around 1.2M throughout the quarter.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained consistent weekly downloads, around 13K to 14K. Revenue saw minor fluctuations, peaking at $143 in late July and ending the quarter at $130. Active users consistently hovered around the 900K mark, showcasing a stable user base.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts displayed a varied download trend, peaking at around 15K in mid-August. Revenue showed an upward trend, starting at $48K in late June and reaching $56K by the end of September. Active users saw a slight decline from 267K in late June to 234K by the end of the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.