Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps in New Zealand: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications in New Zealand showcased varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts from Spotify AB saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $37.9K in early March before dropping to $24K by the end of the quarter. Downloads experienced a gradual decline, starting at 7.2K and decreasing to about 4.9K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 835K throughout the quarter.

YouTube Music by Google LLC showed consistent weekly revenue, reaching a high of $20.1K in late February. While downloads remained steady, around 2.2K, active users peaked at 194K in early March, marking a significant rise from the start of the quarter.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love saw weekly revenue increase to about $11.9K by late February, with downloads stabilizing near 1.6K. Active users showed an upward trend, ending the quarter at approximately 17.8K.

TIDAL Music: HiFi sound experienced a steady revenue increase, reaching $3K in late February. Downloads remained low, averaging around 250 weekly, while active users saw a notable rise, ending the quarter at 13.1K.

Apple Music from Apple recorded modest revenue growth, peaking at $1.5K in early March. Downloads were consistent, around 350 weekly, and active users remained stable at approximately 1.2K.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.