Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in the UK Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the top five music and podcast applications in the United Kingdom delivered notable performances. Analyzing data from Sensor Tower, we provide a comprehensive overview of weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends for these leading apps.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $117K at the end of March and rising to around $200K by the last week of June. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 77K in early April and settling at 69K by the end of June. The app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users hovering around 14.5M throughout the quarter.

Global Player Radio & Podcasts experienced varied download numbers, with a notable spike to 94K in late April. However, downloads decreased to 27K by the end of June. The app's weekly active users peaked at 147K in April but saw a decline to 101K by the end of June.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts reported consistent weekly revenue, starting at $272K and ending at $314K. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a high of 41K in mid-June. Active users remained steady, averaging around 1M throughout the quarter.

BBC Sounds maintained a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 28K to 39K. Active users fluctuated slightly, peaking at 557K in mid-June before settling at 540K by the end of the quarter.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music experienced a steady weekly revenue increase, starting at $141K and reaching $163K by the end of June. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 31K per week. Active users stayed stable, averaging around 3.2M throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.