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

In the first quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications on the Android platform in the Netherlands showed varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.

HITSTER experienced a decline in weekly downloads, starting from about 42K at the beginning of January to 9.2K by the end of March. Despite this, weekly active users demonstrated resilience, fluctuating between 30K and 44K throughout the quarter.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts maintained a strong presence with weekly revenue peaking at around $51K in January and ending the quarter at $35K. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 7K weekly, while active users consistently hovered above 2.4 million, showcasing its dominance.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts saw a slight decrease in downloads, starting at approximately 5.7K and moving to 4.3K by March. Active users varied between 407K and 516K, indicating steady engagement despite no reported revenue.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love experienced a peak in revenue of roughly $9.9K in late February. Downloads fluctuated around 3K, with active users ranging between 138K and 156K, reflecting a stable user base.

Lastly, YouTube Music saw a rise in downloads peaking at 4.3K in February, before settling at 1.9K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained consistent, reaching up to 436K.

These insights highlight the diverse trends in the music and podcast sector in the Netherlands. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.