Q2 2024 Snapshot: Top Android Music & Podcast Apps in the US

As we delve into the second quarter of 2024, the performance of music and podcast apps on the Android platform showcases interesting trends in user engagement and revenue. Data provided by Sensor Tower reveals how the top contenders in this category have fared.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts maintained a strong lead with revenues peaking at $13.7M in early May before dipping to $11.1M by the end of June. Downloads saw a slight decline from 5.2M to 4.1M during the quarter, while weekly active users fluctuated, hitting a high of 1.9M in mid-May and settling at 1.9M by the quarter's end.

Apple Music saw its revenue fluctuate, with a notable spike to $957K at the end of April. Downloads hovered around the mid-600sK, with a slight dip to 547K in early June. Weekly active users showed resilience, recovering from a low of 29.2K in early June to close the quarter at 29.6K.

SoundCloud: Play Music & Songs experienced a revenue range between $358K and $653K, with downloads peaking at 1.4M in mid-April. The app's active user base remained consistent, with a slight decrease from 52K to 50.7K over the quarter.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player had its revenue hit a high of $723K in early April, followed by a drop to $297K by the quarter's end. Downloads saw a peak of 337K at the end of April, while active users showed a slight decline from 53K to 51.6K.

TIDAL Music: HiFi sound witnessed modest revenue growth, reaching a peak of $366K in mid-June. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 215K in mid-June, and weekly active users saw a steady incline from 31.2K to 31.9K before slightly dropping to 30.3K.

These figures offer a snapshot of the music and podcast app landscape on the Android platform. For more detailed insights and analysis, Sensor Tower's platform provides a comprehensive look at app performance metrics.