Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in New Zealand Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 saw dynamic activity in the Music and Podcasts app category in New Zealand, with notable performances from the top 5 apps. Data from Sensor Tower highlights key trends in downloads, revenue, and active users across these applications.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts experienced a consistent increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $12.9K by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at around 6.6K in early July before stabilizing near 6.2K towards the end of the quarter. The app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users hovering around 1.25M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had a modest but steady download rate, averaging around 2.5K downloads per week. Active users showed slight variations, peaking at approximately 159K in late July before settling around 150K by the end of September.

SoundCloud: Discover New Music saw minor fluctuations in weekly revenue, ending the quarter with about $6.9K. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 1.9K per week. Weekly active users were consistent, staying close to 113K throughout the quarter.

YouTube Music demonstrated strong revenue performance, peaking at approximately $11K in early September. Weekly downloads varied slightly, reaching nearly 2K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a gradual increase, peaking at around 243K in mid-August.

iHeart: Radio, Podcasts, Music recorded modest revenue, with weekly figures generally below $150. Downloads fluctuated, hitting a high of about 2K in early September. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 8.8K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.