Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in UAE Q4 2023

In Q4 2023, the performance of the top 5 music and podcasts apps on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts maintained a consistent weekly revenue of about $1 throughout the quarter, except for a few weeks with no revenue. Weekly downloads saw fluctuations, starting at around 8K in late September, dipping to approximately 5.6K in mid-November, and rising again to about 8.4K by the end of December. Active users ranged from 107K to 130K, peaking in late November, indicating steady engagement.

YouTube Music experienced notable revenue changes, starting with $26.5K in late September, dipping to around $17K in mid-October, and peaking at $30K in late November. Downloads showed a gradual increase from roughly 3.6K to 4.5K by the quarter's end. Active user numbers varied between 136K and 155K, with a peak in mid-November.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music saw weekly revenue ranging between $2.5K and $3.2K, with a notable peak in late November. Downloads fluctuated between approximately 2.5K and 3.9K, peaking in late November. Active users ranged from 314K to 376K, with the highest engagement in late September.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had consistent download numbers around 2.5K to 2.8K, with a slight peak in late November. Active users varied from 81.7K in early October to 111K by the end of December, showing an increase in user engagement over the quarter.

Anytime Music Streaming had a varied performance in downloads, starting at about 2.8K in late September, peaking at 13K in early October, then dropping significantly to around 400 by the end of December.

For more insights into app performance metrics, visit Sensor Tower.