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Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in Africa Q4 2023

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 music and audio apps on a unified platform in Africa during Q4 2023. Data provided by Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in Africa Q4 2023

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the top 5 music and audio applications in Africa showed varied performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how each app fared:

Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $25.7K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 1.3M in late September, dipping to 499K in late November, and ending the quarter at 571K. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 5.7M to 6.3M throughout the quarter.

Audiomack: Music Downloader experienced consistent weekly revenue, hovering around $2.8K to $3.3K. Downloads showed an upward trend, starting at 228K and peaking at 324K in mid-December. The app's active users ranged from 4.5M to 4.9M, with a slight dip in early November.

Lark Player:Music Player & MP3 had minimal revenue fluctuations, mostly around $1 to $5. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 130K per week with a peak of 147K in late September. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 5.4M to 6.2M by the end of December.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained a consistent revenue of about $2 per week. Downloads ranged from 124K to 172K, with a notable spike in mid-December. Active users fluctuated slightly, with a low of 2.6M and a high of 2.9M by the quarter's end.

Music Player & MP3 - DDMusic did not generate revenue but showed significant growth in downloads and active users. Downloads surged from 25K in late September to 231K by the end of December. Active users followed a similar trend, rising from 56K to 245K during the same period.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic performance of music and audio apps in Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2024