Top 5 Music and Podcast Apps on iOS in UAE Q4 2024

In the final quarter of 2024, the top music and podcast applications on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here’s a closer look at the performance of these apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts maintained a relatively consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $5K towards the end of November. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 9.4K in early December. Active users saw a general increase, peaking at over 210K in early December before a slight decline.

YouTube Music experienced a significant revenue peak of about $45.2K in late November. Weekly downloads showed an upward trend, culminating in nearly 4.9K by the end of the quarter. Active user numbers varied, but ended the quarter strong at approximately 117K.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love saw a steady revenue increase, reaching around $4.3K in the last week of December. Downloads also rose steadily, peaking at about 3.9K. Active users grew consistently, ending the quarter at nearly 118K.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts did not generate revenue but maintained a stable download rate, with a peak of about 2.7K in early December. The app's active users fluctuated, peaking at approximately 110K in late October and again at the end of December.

Youtify - Music & Playlists showed a remarkable increase in revenue, hitting $220 in mid-November. Downloads surged to over 6K in late October, while active users rose significantly, reaching over 16K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights into the performance of these applications, visit Sensor Tower. This data provides a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of music and podcast apps in the UAE during this period.