Top Music and Audio Apps in the Middle East: Q4 2024 Performance Review

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Middle East saw significant activity in the music and audio app category, with leading apps demonstrating varied performance trends based on downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the dynamics of this competitive landscape.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a stable revenue trajectory, with earnings reaching approximately $49.3K in mid-December. The app saw a notable surge in downloads, peaking at 83K in early December, while weekly active users increased to around 3M by the end of the quarter.

StarMaker: Sing Karaoke Songs showed fluctuating revenue, with a peak of about $45.9K at the start of October. Downloads varied, with a high of 42K in early October, and active users grew to over 201K by the end of December.

Anghami: Play music & Podcasts demonstrated strong revenue growth, hitting $104K in late November. Downloads increased steadily, reaching 22K in mid-December, and active users hovered around 574K by the quarter's end.

Pocket FM: Audio Series recorded consistent revenue growth, peaking at approximately $6K in early December. Download trends showed variability, with a peak of 15K in late December, while active users increased to around 42K by the end of the quarter.

Apple Music had a steady revenue stream, peaking at $3.6K in late November. Downloads saw a notable rise to 5.2K in mid-December, with active users reaching around 56K by the end of December.

These insights from Sensor Tower reveal the dynamic nature of the music and audio app market in the Middle East, showcasing how different apps are capturing user interest and engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.