Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps Performance in Australia Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 saw dynamic trends in the performance of the top 5 music and podcast apps in Australia, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $8.2K in mid-July. Weekly downloads fluctuated but ended the quarter strong with around 44.8K in the last week of September. The app also maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users climbing from 5.7M at the start of the quarter to 5.9M by the end.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts experienced modest weekly revenue, peaking at $54 in mid-August. Downloads varied slightly, reaching around 16.5K in the last week of September. The app's weekly active users saw an increase from 1.1M to 1.2M throughout the quarter.

LiSTNR did not generate revenue but saw notable download activity, peaking at 18.5K in mid-July. Weekly active users grew from 18.9K at the beginning of the quarter to 27.7K by the end of September, demonstrating a steady rise in engagement.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music reported consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $72.6K in late September. Downloads remained stable, with a slight uptick to 14.7K in late August. Weekly active users hovered around the 900K mark, with a slight decrease from 972K to 910K over the quarter.

YouTube Music consistently generated high weekly revenue, peaking at $133.7K in mid-July. Downloads stayed relatively stable, with a slight increase to 11.5K in the last week of September. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users fluctuating around 1.3M, ending the quarter on a high note at approximately 1.3M.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.