Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in Africa Q2 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the top 5 music and audio applications in Africa demonstrated varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here, we delve into the detailed trends of these leading apps as per Sensor Tower's data.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a strong performance in Q2 2024. Weekly revenue started at around $21.9K at the beginning of April and peaked at approximately $33.3K by the end of the month. Despite a minor dip in early May, revenue stabilized around $22.4K to $28.5K towards the end of the quarter. Weekly downloads showcased a robust upward trend, beginning with 368.5K in early April and peaking at 557.6K in mid-June. Active users increased steadily from 5.6M to 6.2M by the end of June.

Pocket FM: Audio Series exhibited fluctuating trends. Revenue peaked at $15.6K in mid-May before declining to $10.4K by the end of June. Downloads saw a significant spike to 105K in early May but fell to about 15.5K by the end of the quarter. Active users followed a similar pattern, rising to 208K in early May before gradually dropping to 119K by late June.

Apple Music maintained a relatively stable performance throughout Q2. Weekly revenue hovered between $8.2K and $12.1K, with notable peaks in late April and late June. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 41K to 49K weekly. Active users stayed steady, fluctuating slightly around the 470K to 480K mark.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player showed consistent performance across all metrics. Weekly revenue ranged from $8.6K to $11.2K, with a peak of $10.7K in the last week of June. Downloads were stable, starting at 3.5K and reaching 4.9K by the end of the quarter. Active users saw minor fluctuations, starting at 154.6K and peaking at 176K in early April before ending the quarter at 157.5K.

Anghami: Play music & Podcasts experienced a strong quarter. Revenue increased from $16.1K in early April to $21.6K by the end of June. Downloads also saw a positive trend, starting at 48.9K and peaking at 62.6K in early April before stabilizing around 55.4K. Active users grew from 1.35M to 1.60M in mid-April, ending the quarter at 1.52M.

For more detailed insights and data on the performance of these applications, visit Sensor Tower.