Report updated Mar 27, 2026
Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts
v8.0.23Music and podcast listeners in the MENA region and global diaspora who value local Arabic content and social, community-driven listening experiences.
What Is Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts?
Launched Sep 20, 2012
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
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Key Features
Interactive, real-time audio sessions
Cloud storage for local files
Social discovery based on taste
Seamless playback across devices
Ad-free offline listening
AI-driven suggestions
Recent User Sentiment iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate content library and sound quality, but report aggressive monetization and technical bugs.”
What Users Love
Huge library, great recommendations
It has all the arabic songs i love
Brilliant sound quality
Anghami has the clearest sound
Pain Points
Too much advertises
Everything needs a subscription
Songs and albums suddenly disappear
Android auto app is very bad
High confidence · 99 reviews available
App Store Performance
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #50 | ▼1 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Deep cultural moat
- Unique MP3 cloud upload feature
- Strong social integration
Cons
- Aggressive ad-load
- Technical instability
- Lack of basic library sorting
Market Outlook
Growth Opportunities
- Exploit technical gaps
- Expand into under-served regional markets
- Improve free-tier UX
Market Threats
- Global competitor expansion
- User migration due to commercialization
- Persistent technical bugs
Key Takeaways
Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts is a divisive music app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.6/5 rating from 1.8M reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users. Users particularly appreciate content library, though aggressive monetization remains a common concern.
Best for: Music and podcast listeners in the MENA region and global diaspora who value local Arabic content and social, community-driven listening experiences.
App Details & Pricing
Model: freemium
Uses a freemium model to capture market share in the MENA region, leveraging telco partnerships and aggressive pricing to convert free users to premium subscribers.
iOS Version
8.0.23
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Sep 20, 2012
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Anghami