Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in Africa Q4 2023

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the top 5 music and audio apps in Africa showcased diverse performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we delve into the specifics of each app's performance.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $25.7K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads saw a significant drop from around 1.3M at the start of the quarter to about 570K by the end. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around the 5.9M mark throughout the quarter.

Apple Music had a steady performance in weekly revenue, reaching a high of about $12K in late December. Downloads fluctuated mildly, starting at around 66K and ending the quarter at roughly 49K. Active users showed a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, maintaining an average around 480K.

Pocket FM: Audio Series saw its highest weekly revenue at roughly $15.2K mid-November. Downloads showed a peak of around 79K in late November but tapered off to approximately 34K by the end of December. Active users increased steadily, peaking at around 139K in late November before stabilizing at around 111K.

Anghami: Play music & Podcasts reported a significant spike in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $40.9K in the last week of December. Downloads also surged, reaching nearly 98K in the same period. Active users showed a steady rise, peaking at around 1.87M by the end of the quarter.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player saw a peak in weekly revenue of about $12.8K in late November. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of around 9K in early December. Active users hovered around the 240K mark but experienced a slight dip towards the end of the quarter.

These insights highlight the varied trends in the music and audio app market in Africa during Q4 2023. For more detailed analytics and data, visit Sensor Tower.