Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in South Africa: Q4 2023

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the top 5 music and podcast apps on the Android platform in South Africa showcased interesting trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a breakdown of their performance:

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $21.9K in the last week of December. The app's downloads showed a fluctuating pattern, with a high of around 121K in early October and a low of approximately 41K by the end of December. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 640K, with a slight peak of approximately 684K in late November.

Apple Music saw steady weekly revenue, peaking at about $12.3K in late November. Downloads for the app ranged from around 11K to 16K throughout the quarter, with a slight upward trend towards the end. Active users showed a consistent growth pattern, increasing from approximately 50K in late September to around 53K by the end of December.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player recorded a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching about $5.9K in the last week of December. Downloads fluctuated between approximately 900 and 1.3K, while active users maintained a stable range, averaging around 28K, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Audiomack: Music Downloader had a modest weekly revenue, peaking at about $375 in late September. Downloads were more dynamic, reaching a high of approximately 17.7K in mid-December. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from around 196K in early October to approximately 242K by mid-December.

Amuse Music Distribution displayed a consistent but lower revenue stream, with a peak of around $356 in late October. Downloads remained modest, peaking at about 574 in early October. Active users hovered around the 1K mark, with slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.

These insights into the performance of the top music and podcast apps in South Africa are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed information and further insights, visit Sensor Tower.