Performance of Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in the US in Q4 2021

In Q4 2021, the performance of the top five music and podcasts applications on iOS in the United States exhibited diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides an insightful overview of these apps' market dynamics. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts from Spotify saw its weekly revenue fluctuate between approximately $160K and $185K, peaking at $185K in late November. Weekly downloads varied, reaching a low of around 337K in early October and a high of nearly 498K at the end of November. Weekly active users were relatively stable, maintaining around 42M to 45M users, with a notable spike to 45M in late November.

Pandora: Music & Podcasts from Pandora Media, LLC experienced substantial weekly revenue, peaking at about $3.1M in the week of December 20. Weekly downloads ranged from 145K to 235K, with a significant increase in mid-December. Weekly active users hovered around 14M, with a slight dip to 13.7M in the final week of December.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music by SoundCloud Global Limited & Co KG reported weekly revenue mostly between $759K and $887K, peaking in mid-December. Weekly downloads were consistent, fluctuating between 137K and 188K. Active users showed a growth trend, reaching around 20M in mid-November before settling back to approximately 17M by the end of December.

YouTube Music from Google had steady weekly revenue, ranging from $1.8M to $2.4M, with a peak in the week of December 20. Weekly downloads varied from 125K to 180K, with a notable rise in mid-December. Weekly active users remained fairly consistent, averaging around 11.5M to 12M.

Musi - Simple Music Streaming by Musi Inc. recorded modest weekly revenue, peaking at about $6K in the last week of December. Weekly downloads showed a gradual increase, reaching nearly 179K in mid-December. Active users grew steadily, from 2.7M to nearly 3M by the end of the quarter.

Overall, the top music and podcasts apps on iOS in the US exhibited varied performance trends in Q4 2021, highlighting the dynamic nature of the digital music landscape. For more detailed data and insights, visit Sensor Tower.