Performance of Top 5 Music and Podcasts iOS Apps in the UK for Q4 2020

In the final quarter of 2020, the UK's iOS platform saw notable activity within the Music and Podcasts category. Sensor Tower provides a detailed look into the performance trends of the top applications in this segment.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts

Spotify observed a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at 115K in the third week of December. The app's revenue maintained a consistent range between 22K and 31K USD weekly, while weekly active users saw a significant rise, reaching 8.2M in the last week of November, followed by a slight dip to 7.7M at the year's end.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts

Amazon Music's downloads showed a sharp increase to 53K in the third week of December. Revenue saw a high of 310K USD in the fourth week of November but ended the quarter at 205K USD. Active users peaked at 823K in mid-December, then decreased to 775K.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music

SoundCloud's revenue fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a notable peak at 122K USD in the final week of November. Downloads reached 39K in the third week of December. The number of weekly active users began at 3.2M, with a decrease to 3.1M by the end of December.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts

Shazam's revenue remained relatively low, with the weekly figures hovering around 30 to 42 USD. Downloads saw a spike to 26K in the third week of December. Active users experienced a slight increase from 2.1M at the start of the quarter to a peak of 2.3M in early November, before ending the period at 2.1M.

YouTube Music

YouTube Music's revenue experienced a declining trend from 174K USD in late September to 123K USD at the close of December. Downloads peaked at 28K in the third week of December. Weekly active users saw an upward trend, climbing from 1.4M to 1.7M in mid-December, before falling to 1.6M in the final week of the year.

In summary, the top music and podcasts apps on the iOS platform in the UK experienced various trends in downloads and active user numbers throughout Q4 2020. For more detailed insights, Sensor Tower's comprehensive data provides a deeper understanding of the market dynamics.