Top 5 Music and Podcasts iOS Apps in the Middle East: Q2 2024 Performance

The second quarter of 2024 saw interesting trends among the leading music and podcast apps on iOS in the Middle East. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top five apps: Spotify - Music and Podcasts, SoundCloud: Discover New Music, YouTube Music, Shazam: Find Music & Concerts, and Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced a consistent rise in weekly downloads, starting at 24.8K in early April and peaking at 48.7K by mid-June. Weekly revenue fluctuated slightly, averaging around $160-$180. Active users showed a stable trend, with a slight increase from 670K to 746K by the end of the quarter.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music saw a mix of trends. Weekly downloads began at 15.6K and increased to 27.2K by late June. Revenue showed a notable range, starting at $8.8K in early April, peaking at $9K in late May, and stabilizing around $7K-$8K towards the quarter's end. Active users remained robust, fluctuating between 2M and 2.5M.

YouTube Music demonstrated strong revenue performance, with weekly earnings starting at $110K and reaching as high as $144K in late May. Downloads steadily increased from 16.6K to 29.1K over the quarter. Active users showed a consistent rise, growing from 1.1M to 1.4M by the end of June.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained a steady download rate, starting at 10.9K and ending at 15.7K in late June. Revenue remained relatively low but consistent, averaging around $60-$70 weekly. Active user numbers showed a slight increase, starting at 751K and ending the quarter at 814K.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts had a notable revenue performance, peaking at $73.2K in late April. Weekly downloads ranged from 6.7K to 14.5K, showing a moderate upward trend. Active users fluctuated, starting at 182K in early April and peaking at 237K in mid-May before stabilizing around 199K towards the quarter's end.

This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the diverse performance trends of these top apps in the Middle East. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.