AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in the Middle East: Q3 2025
Explore the performance of the top music and podcast apps on Android in the Middle East during Q3 2025, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the Middle Eastern market for music and podcast apps on Android saw significant activity, with Spotify: Music and Podcasts leading the pack. Weekly revenue for Spotify showed a gradual increase, peaking at around $88K in early September. Downloads also rose, reaching approximately 44K by the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated slightly but maintained a strong presence, ending the quarter at about 1.87M.
Anghami: Play music & Podcasts demonstrated a stable performance, with revenue hovering between $9K and $12K weekly. Downloads peaked at over 22K mid-quarter, while active users consistently increased, finishing with around 374K.
Apple Music experienced modest revenue, fluctuating between $3K and $4K. Downloads varied, starting at 8.9K and stabilizing around 3.5K. Active users saw a gradual decline, ending the quarter at approximately 53K.
Zing - Jewish Music Streaming observed a steady revenue increase, peaking at $3.9K. Downloads remained low, with minor fluctuations, and active users showed a positive trend, reaching around 3K by the quarter’s end.
Deezer: Music & Podcast Player had stable revenue, mostly around $1.5K, with a slight increase at the end of the quarter. Downloads were consistent, with a notable spike to 891 in the last week. Active users also grew steadily, ending at approximately 8.8K.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, offering a comprehensive overview of app performance in the region. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.