Q1 2024 Performance of Top Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in the US

In the first quarter of 2024, the US iOS platform saw varying performances among the top music and podcast applications. Here's a snapshot of how they fared, with details sourced from Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts showed a steady revenue climb from $209M to $253M over the quarter. Downloads started strong at 361K but dipped to 289K, before rebounding to 332K. Weekly active users increased from 47M to nearly 48M, maintaining a positive trend.

YouTube Music led in revenue with a peak of $2.7M, although it experienced a slight decrease towards the end of the quarter, finishing at $2.2M. Downloads fluctuated around the 140K to 158K range, with weekly active users showing a modest rise from 13.8M to 14.4M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts, owned by Apple, did not generate revenue but saw downloads ranging between 101K and 122K. The app's weekly active users hovered around the 6.7M to 7.2M mark, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Musi - Simple Music Streaming experienced a spike in revenue, reaching $68K mid-quarter before evening out. Downloads saw a consistent performance, staying within the 87K to 100K range. Weekly active users remained stable, with slight variations around 2.8M.

Lastly, SoundCloud: Discover New Music showed a solid revenue trend, starting at $800K and peaking at $990K. Downloads were steady, with a peak at 95K. The app's weekly active users experienced a significant jump from 13.9M to 15.1M, showcasing its popularity during the quarter.

For more detailed insights on these trends, Sensor Tower's comprehensive data analysis offers a deeper dive into the performance of music and podcast applications.