Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in South Africa - Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 music and podcasts apps on iOS in South Africa exhibited varying performance trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their metrics:

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $92 in the final week of March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 14K in early January and ending at around 11K. The app also maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users growing from 209K to 225K over the quarter.

YouTube Music saw consistent weekly revenue, with notable peaks reaching $18K in late February and late March. Downloads hovered around the 4K to 5K range, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 111K in January to 122K by the end of March.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained a stable presence with weekly downloads ranging from 4.2K to 5.3K. The app saw fluctuations in active users, starting at 281K in January, reaching a high of 298K in late January, and then stabilizing around 275K by the end of March.

Audiomack - Play Music Offline reported modest revenue, with weekly peaks of around $1.6K. Downloads remained relatively steady, fluctuating between 1.6K and 1.8K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight increase from 38K to 39K over the three months.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music generated consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $1.4K in late January. Downloads varied, starting at 1.1K in early January and reaching up to 1.6K in late February. Active users, however, saw a decline from 569K at the beginning of the quarter to 468K by the end.

These performance metrics highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcasts app market in South Africa. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.