Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps Performance in the US - Q2 2021

In Q2 2021, the top five music and podcasts applications in the United States exhibited diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at the performance of these leading apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts saw its weekly revenue peak at around $164.8K by the end of June. Weekly downloads fluctuated but ended strong at approximately 502K in the last week of June. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 69M throughout the quarter.

Pandora: Music & Podcasts experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, reaching about $5M by the end of June. Weekly downloads were steady, averaging around 270K, while active users saw a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 26M.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music had a significant rise in revenue, peaking at approximately $854K in the final week of June. Weekly downloads showed a slight upward trend, reaching about 229K. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 20M throughout the quarter.

YouTube Music maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of roughly $1.9M in mid-June. Weekly downloads gradually increased, ending the quarter at around 207K. Active users remained stable, averaging about 25M.

iHeart: Radio, Podcasts, Music saw its weekly revenue rise to approximately $826K by the end of June. Weekly downloads grew steadily, peaking at around 203K. Active users showed slight fluctuations but averaged around 2M throughout the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcasts app market in the US. For more detailed analysis and trends, visit Sensor Tower.