Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in Middle East: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the Spotify: Music and Podcasts app demonstrated a consistent increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $66K by the end of June. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at about 40K in late April, while active users hovered around 1.9M throughout the quarter, with slight variations.

YouTube Music maintained a steady download rate, beginning at 20K in early April and settling at around 15K by the end of June. The app's active user base showed minor fluctuations, remaining between 2.9M and 3.2M.

Anghami: Play music & Podcasts experienced varied revenue, peaking at $12.9K in late April. Downloads saw a notable increase, reaching over 21K in mid-June. Active users, however, saw a gradual decline from 312K to 262K.

For SoundCloud: The Music You Love, revenue showed modest growth, reaching up to $963 by the end of May. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 10K weekly, while active users decreased slightly from 630K to 570K.

Finally, Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained a consistent download pattern, with numbers ranging from 7K to 8K. Active users showed a downward trend, dropping from 427K to 380K by the end of the quarter.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, offer a comprehensive view of app performance in the Middle Eastern market. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.