Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps Performance in the US Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the top 5 music and podcasts applications in the United States demonstrated varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here is a detailed look at their trends.

Pandora: Music & Podcasts from Pandora Media, LLC saw its weekly revenue fluctuate throughout the quarter, starting at approximately $5.1M and peaking at around $5.9M in the last week of February. Weekly downloads showed a gradual decline from 206K to 159K, while weekly active users decreased from 19.4M to 18M by the end of March.

YouTube Music by Google experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $2.4M in late February. Downloads saw a slight decline from 220K to 160K over the quarter. However, the app maintained a robust number of weekly active users, starting at 27.8M and reaching 29.5M by mid-March.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts from AMZN Mobile LLC had a more stable revenue trend, with weekly revenue averaging around $1.5M to $1.8M across the quarter. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a peak of 217K at the start of the quarter, eventually settling at around 135K. Active users remained relatively consistent, ranging from 2.8M to 2.7M.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music by SoundCloud Global Limited & Co KG saw its weekly revenue hover around $0.8M, peaking at $0.9M in late February. Downloads remained relatively steady, fluctuating between 143K and 168K. Active users showed a slight decline from 18.2M to 18.5M over the quarter.

iHeart: Radio, Podcasts, Music from iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc. maintained a stable revenue stream, averaging around $0.6M per week. Downloads varied, reaching a high of 106K in mid-March before dropping to 51K by the end of the quarter. Active users exhibited a slight increase, starting at 1.3M and ending at approximately 1.4M.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcast app market in the United States. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.