Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in the UK, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications on Android in the United Kingdom showed diverse performance trends, as revealed by Sensor Tower data.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $460K in late February. Weekly downloads varied throughout the quarter, reaching a high of about 32K by the end of January. Meanwhile, weekly active users remained consistent, fluctuating around 6.3M.

BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts maintained steady weekly downloads, peaking at 26K in early March. Active users rose to approximately 2.7M by the end of March, indicating a growing listener base.

Global Player Radio & Podcasts experienced a steady climb in weekly downloads, reaching 17K by the end of the quarter. Active users saw a significant rise, peaking at 387K in mid-March.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts demonstrated a strong revenue performance, reaching $54K in late March. Weekly downloads were consistent, with a slight increase to 16K towards the end of the quarter. Active user numbers remained steady, hovering around 1.2M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained a steady download rate, peaking at 14K in late January. Active users fluctuated slightly, with numbers around 1M throughout the quarter.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower's data, offer a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of music and podcast apps in the UK. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.