Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in the US: Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 showcased interesting trends for the top 5 music and podcasts apps on Android in the United States. Data from Sensor Tower highlights the performance of Pandora - Music & Podcasts, Spotify: Music and Podcasts, Apple Music, iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts, and SoundCloud: Play Music & Songs.

Pandora - Music & Podcasts saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $2.1M in the final week of September. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a high of 87K in late July and a low of 71K in mid-August. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 6.7M to 7.2M throughout the quarter.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts demonstrated strong revenue growth, reaching around $910K in the last week of September. Downloads varied, peaking at 151K in early August and maintaining a consistent range between 126K and 150K. Weekly active users hovered around 32M, reflecting a stable user base.

Apple Music experienced moderate revenue fluctuations, starting at $210K in late June and ending at $205K in late September. Downloads saw a notable spike to 68K in the final week of the quarter, while weekly active users remained consistent, averaging around 600K.

iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts had a more modest revenue performance, with weekly earnings generally between $133K and $160K. Downloads peaked at 57K in early September but dropped to 38K by the end of the month. Weekly active users showed slight variability, ranging from 524K to 581K.

SoundCloud: Play Music & Songs maintained steady revenue, with a peak of $101K in the last week of September. Downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 45K and 56K. Weekly active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at around 1.8M.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic performance of leading music and podcast apps on Android in the US during Q3 2023. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.