AI Insights · Timothy · March 2025
Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in the Netherlands, Q1 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 music and podcasts apps on iOS in the Netherlands during Q1 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the first quarter of 2025, the music and podcasts app landscape in the Netherlands saw varied performances across the top apps on the iOS platform. According to Sensor Tower, here's how the top five apps fared in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.
HITSTER, developed by Koninklijke Jumbo B.V, demonstrated strong download numbers, starting with 51.4K downloads at the beginning of the quarter and tapering to 9.9K by the end of March. Weekly active users showed a slight upward trend, peaking at 67.5K mid-quarter.
Spotify: Music and Podcasts maintained consistent revenue, averaging around $10 per week. Downloads saw a gentle decline from 9.6K to 6.6K, while active users remained robust, reaching over 2M by quarter’s end.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts experienced a steady download rate, starting at 7.9K and settling at 4.5K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated slightly but remained around 377K throughout the quarter.
For Podimo: Podcasts & audiobooks, revenue peaked at approximately $70.7K towards the end of February. Downloads showed a modest increase from 2.7K to 3.6K, with active users remaining stable around 200K.
SoundCloud: The Music You Love saw weekly revenue rising to $31.2K in late February. Downloads hovered around 2.8K, while the number of active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at approximately 171K.
These insights offer a glimpse into the dynamic performance of music and podcast apps in the Netherlands. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
