Top 5 Music and Podcast Apps on iOS in UAE, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast apps on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased varying performance trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

YouTube Music from Google experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $63.8K in late February. The app's weekly downloads started at around 4.9K and saw a decrease towards the end of the quarter, while weekly active users ranged from 117.2K to 126.3K.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts observed a steady increase in revenue, reaching about $30.7K by the end of March. Downloads varied throughout the quarter, starting at 1.5K and ending with a slight rise to about 1.6K. Active users showed some fluctuation, with numbers hovering around 30K to 38K.

Deezer: Music Player, Podcast saw its revenue peak mid-March at $5.9K. Downloads were relatively stable, averaging around 170 per week, while active users increased significantly from 4.9K to 8.4K by the end of the quarter.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love had a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $4.8K in late February. Downloads started at 3.9K and fluctuated before settling at 3.5K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a downward trend from 117.5K to 100.4K.

TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound reported modest revenue figures, with a peak of $1.6K in late February. Downloads were low, averaging below 120 weekly, while active users remained steady, with a slight increase to 316 in March.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower to explore comprehensive data and trends for these applications.