Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications in the United Arab Emirates showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users on a unified platform. Here's a detailed look at their performance:

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $6.7K and peaking at $7.3K by the end of February. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a notable increase to 14.3K in the final week of March. Active users saw minor variations, maintaining an average of around 560K throughout the quarter.

YouTube Music showed a significant revenue peak of $63.8K in late February. Weekly downloads varied, with a high of 12.2K in early February, while active users fluctuated between 570K and 670K, ending the quarter at 635K.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $4.9K in late February. Downloads saw a decline mid-quarter but recovered to 5.5K by the end. Active users decreased from 218K to 173K over the three months.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had consistent download numbers, reaching 4.5K in early February. Active users remained stable, averaging around 180K throughout the period.

Audiomack - Play Music Offline recorded modest revenue, peaking at $232 in late February. Downloads varied, with a high of 5.8K in early February, while active users increased from 30K to over 50K by the end of March.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, reflect the dynamic nature of the music and podcast app market in the UAE. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive platform.