Top Music and Podcast Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, YouTube Music by Google showcased a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at around $23.2K in late February. Weekly downloads varied slightly, hovering around 4.5K to 5.2K, while active users demonstrated a gradual increase, reaching nearly 288K by the end of March.

Deezer: Music Player, Podcast experienced a notable revenue surge in late February, reaching approximately $5.5K. Downloads remained consistent, typically around 200, while active users saw a decline initially but rebounded to over 13K by the end of the quarter.

TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound showed a steady revenue increase, with a peak of $2.4K in late February. Downloads remained low, with a slight increase to 188 in early March, and active users fluctuated, peaking at 400 before declining.

The Podcast App by Evolve Global, Inc. saw a revenue uplift, reaching $613 by late March. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 110, while active users gradually increased to 305 by the quarter's end.

TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports experienced a revenue peak of $725 in late February. Downloads spiked to 330 in early March, with active users showing a significant increase to 273, before stabilizing.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the diverse performance trends of leading music and podcast apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.