Q4 2023 Performance of Top Music & Podcasts Apps in the US

As the fourth quarter of 2023 comes to a close, we at Sensor Tower have compiled the performance data for the top Music and Podcasts applications in the United States. Here’s a look at how these apps have fared on the unified platform, encompassing both iOS and Android devices.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts saw a noticeable increase in revenue, starting the quarter with $889K and reaching a peak of $1.1M in the final weeks of December. Downloads showed a similar upward trend, with 472K in the last week of September and a significant jump to 634K by Christmas. The app's weekly active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, beginning with 79.6M and peaking at 85.5M in late November.

YouTube Music, a strong competitor, also experienced growth in revenue, from $2.1M at the start of the quarter to a high of $2.4M at the end. Downloads dipped slightly in October but rebounded, culminating in 256K in the last week of December. The weekly active user count remained relatively stable, hovering around 32M to 34M throughout the quarter.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts demonstrated a steady revenue stream, beginning at $1.8M and closing the quarter with a high of $1.95M. Downloads ranged from 153K to 255K, showing a healthy interest in the app. Weekly active users saw minor fluctuations, with numbers starting at 2.6M and ending at around 2.5M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained its relevance without generating revenue. The app’s downloads remained consistent, with a starting figure of 153K and a strong finish at 206K. The weekly active users for Shazam experienced a modest increase from 7.6M to 8.3M by the year's end.

Lastly, Pandora: Music & Podcasts saw its revenue fluctuate, with $4.6M in late September, a dip in mid-quarter, and a recovery to over $5M in the holiday season. The app's downloads showed resilience, with a low of 132K in late October and a rebound to 213K by December 25th. Weekly active users slightly decreased from 18M to 16.6M over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and a deeper dive into the data, visit Sensor Tower for the comprehensive analytics on these leading applications.