Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in Australia: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast apps on Android in Australia showcased varied performance metrics, highlighting their market dynamics.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $223K in mid-March. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable rise to approximately 11.7K in early March, while active users remained stable, averaging around 2.9M throughout the quarter.

LiSTNR experienced a peak in downloads of about 7K in early February. Active users showed a downward trend, starting at 12.5K and ending at 8.9K by the quarter's close.

ABC listen: Radio & Podcasts had a significant surge in downloads, reaching 27.2K in early March. Active users spiked to 33.5K during the same period, indicating heightened engagement.

SoundCloud: Play Music & Songs maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of $19.3K in late February. Downloads remained consistent, with a slight increase to 4.9K in early February. Active users hovered around 55K, showing resilience in user retention.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts recorded a peak in downloads of 5K in early March. Active users fluctuated, starting at 118.6K and closing the quarter at 98.8K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, offer a glimpse into the competitive landscape of music and podcast apps in Australia. For a deeper dive into these metrics, visit Sensor Tower for more detailed analysis.