AI Insights · Timothy · October 2023
Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia Q3 2023
Discover the performance trends of the top 5 music and podcasts apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia for Q3 2023, including metrics on weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
In Q3 2023, the top 5 music and podcasts apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia exhibited various trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance:
Spotify - Music and Podcasts saw its weekly downloads fluctuate throughout the quarter, starting at around 20.5K in late June and peaking at 22.5K in mid-July. Downloads then dipped to a low of 14.7K in late August before recovering to approximately 17.3K by the end of September. Despite this variability, the app maintained a steady active user base, averaging around 310K to 326K weekly active users. However, weekly revenue was minimal, with notable figures only in late June and early July, reaching $24 and $15 respectively.
SoundCloud: Discover New Music displayed a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, starting at 14.8K and peaking at 19.4K in mid-July. Downloads then dropped to a low of 8.1K in late August before rising again to 12.1K by the end of September. The app’s weekly revenue showed a notable peak of $2.3K in early August, with other highs and lows throughout the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 1.4M to 1.6M.
YouTube Music experienced steady weekly downloads, maintaining figures between 6.5K and 8.5K. Revenue trends were more dynamic, with a peak of approximately $54.7K in late June and another significant rise to $53.2K by the end of September. Weekly active users remained robust, ranging from 756K to 825K throughout the quarter.
Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts showed a moderate download trend, starting at 6.3K in late June and varying between 4.8K and 7.7K. Revenue figures were more consistent, with a notable increase to $27.6K in late September. Active users fluctuated slightly, ranging from 120K to 150K over the quarter.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had a relatively stable download rate, starting at 6.1K and peaking at 6.7K in early July. Downloads then dipped to around 5K before recovering to 5.7K by the end of September. Active users showed a slight decline from 510K in mid-July to around 462K by the end of September.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of app performance in Saudi Arabia's music and podcasts sector. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
