Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in the UK Q3 2022

During the third quarter of 2022, the top music and podcast apps in the United Kingdom exhibited diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of these apps:

Spotify - Music and Podcasts maintained a robust presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between approximately 69K and 79K. The app saw a peak in downloads during the week of September 26, reaching around 79.5K. Weekly revenue remained relatively stable, averaging around $45K, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter. Active user numbers hovered around 13.8M to 14M, displaying consistent engagement from its user base.

BBC Sounds experienced variability in weekly downloads, peaking at about 50.4K in the week of August 8. Active users showed a positive trend, starting at approximately 535K and ending the quarter at around 587K, indicating growing user engagement.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts reported weekly downloads ranging from roughly 32K to 52K, with a notable peak in late June. The app's weekly revenue exhibited an upward trend, starting at around $279K and reaching approximately $282K by the end of September. Active users remained steady, fluctuating between 1.16M and 1.25M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts saw weekly downloads generally decline from about 35K to 28K over the quarter. Active users also showed a slight decrease, moving from around 2.4M to 2.3M, indicating a small drop in user activity.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music displayed steady weekly downloads hovering around 29K to 31K. Revenue trends were stable, with a slight increase from about $100K to $133K by the end of September. The app’s active users ranged from approximately 3.1M to 3.4M, showcasing consistent user engagement.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic landscape of music and podcast apps in the UK. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.