Top 5 Music and Audio Apps on Android in the US: Q4 2023

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the top 5 music and audio apps on Android in the United States demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive look at how these apps fared.

Pandora - Music & Podcasts

Throughout Q4 2023, Pandora saw a consistent performance in weekly revenue, peaking at around $2.3M in the week of November 20. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable increase to approximately 85K in the last week of December. However, weekly active users showed a downward trend from about 6.7M to 6.2M by the end of the quarter.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts

Spotify experienced a steady climb in weekly revenue, reaching roughly $1.2M in early December. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at 162K in late November. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users hovering around 32M throughout the quarter.

Pocket FM: Audio Series

Pocket FM showed a stable revenue trend, with weekly earnings around $500K by the end of December. Downloads saw an increase towards the end of the quarter, hitting approximately 83K in mid-December. Weekly active users grew from about 179K to 210K, indicating a positive trend in user engagement.

Apple Music

Apple Music's revenue peaked at around $219K in the last week of December. Downloads were highest at 68K in late September, with a dip and subsequent rise to 52K by the end of the year. Active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 610K.

iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts

iHeart's revenue saw minor fluctuations, peaking at $154K in late September. Weekly downloads reached their highest at 50K in mid-November but saw a decline towards the end of the year. Active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at around 469K.

For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.