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Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in Saudi Arabia Q3 2023: Unified Platform Performance

Explore the performance of the top 5 music and podcast applications in Saudi Arabia for Q3 2023, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in Saudi Arabia Q3 2023: Unified Platform Performance

The third quarter of 2023 saw notable trends in the performance of the top 5 music and podcast applications in Saudi Arabia. Here’s a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these leading apps, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts

Throughout Q3 2023, Spotify showed a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, starting at around 31.2K and peaking at 34K in mid-July. The app’s active users fluctuated between 742K and 803K, with a peak of 803K in mid-September. Revenue saw a gradual rise, hitting a high of $1K in late August and closing the quarter at approximately $934.

SoundCloud: Play Music & Songs

SoundCloud experienced varied trends in Q3. Weekly downloads ranged from 13.8K to 30.7K, with a notable spike in mid-July. Active users hovered around 1.7M, peaking at 1.76M in mid-July. Revenue fluctuated, reaching a high of $2.3K in early August and ending the quarter at around $1.6K.

YouTube Music

YouTube Music demonstrated strong revenue performance with a peak of approximately $53.2K in late September. Downloads remained relatively stable, ranging from 11K to 13.4K. Active users also showed consistency, averaging around 1.8M throughout the quarter.

Video Downloader and Player

Video Downloader and Player saw a significant increase in downloads, particularly in September, with a peak of 54.8K in mid-September. Active users followed a similar trend, surging to 45.5K in early September. However, revenue data was not available for this app during the quarter.

Anghami: Play music & Podcasts

Anghami maintained a steady performance in Q3, with weekly downloads ranging from 8.3K to 11K and a peak in mid-August. Active users varied between 235K and 293K, with a high in early July. Revenue showed a positive trend, reaching up to $32.8K by the end of September.

For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower. These trends offer a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of music and podcast applications in Saudi Arabia, reflecting user preferences and engagement throughout the third quarter of 2023.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2023