Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in Italy Q2 2023: Performance Insights

The second quarter of 2023 saw notable activity in the music and podcasts app sector in Italy. Here’s a closer look at the performance trends of the top five apps: Spotify - Music and Podcasts, Shazam: Find Music & Concerts, Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts, YouTube Music, and eSound - MP3 Music Player App.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $34K in the final week of June. Weekly downloads also showed an upward trajectory, reaching around 59K by the end of the quarter. The number of active users fluctuated slightly but remained robust, averaging around 14.6M users.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts saw consistent weekly downloads, with a notable rise in early May peaking at 34.5K. Weekly active users hovered around 2.9M towards the end of June. Revenue remained minimal, maintaining a steady but low figure throughout the quarter.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts displayed a strong performance in terms of revenue, which peaked at around $60K in the last week of June. Weekly downloads varied, with a significant spike to 37K in the final week. Active users showed a slight dip mid-quarter but recovered to approximately 579K by the end.

YouTube Music experienced growth in weekly revenue, culminating at around $35K in mid-June. Downloads were relatively stable, with a peak of nearly 14K in late June. Active users consistently increased, reaching over 3.7M by the end of the quarter.

eSound - MP3 Music Player App saw modest revenue, with a peak of around $3.6K in late April. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 15.4K in late April. Active users showed a steady trend, averaging around 450K throughout the quarter.

Data for this analysis comes from Sensor Tower. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.