Top 5 Music and Podcasts iOS Apps in Middle East Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications on iOS in the Middle East showcased varied performance metrics, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the trends for each app:

YouTube Music saw its weekly revenue peak at about $205K by the end of June, with a steady increase from April. Weekly downloads maintained a consistent range, starting from 21K and reaching a high of 20.6K by the quarter's end. The app's active user base hovered around 870K, peaking at over 910K in late April.

Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $86K in the last week of June. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a notable increase to over 10K by quarter-end. Active users began the quarter at 265K, with a gradual decline to around 226K by June.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love had a revenue increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching about $10K. Downloads ranged from 17.7K to over 20K, with a peak in late June. Active users remained strong, starting at 1.19M and slightly decreasing to 1.13M by the end of June.

Deezer: Music Player, Podcast showed a stable revenue pattern, peaking at around $9.3K in late April. Downloads remained modest, ranging from 555 to 745 weekly. The app's active users increased from 11.6K to over 14K by the end of the quarter.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books had fluctuating revenue, with a high of $9.3K in mid-May. Downloads saw a significant increase, reaching over 14K in mid-June. Active users rose steadily from 156K to about 173K by the quarter's conclusion.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcast app market in the Middle East, with each app demonstrating unique trends in revenue, downloads, and user engagement. More detailed insights can be found on Sensor Tower.