Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in South Africa: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the music and podcasts app market on Android in South Africa showcased intriguing trends. Here, we delve into the performance of the top 5 apps, based on insights from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts from Spotify AB witnessed fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at around $43.2K in late June. Downloads started strong at 86.5K and maintained a consistent pattern, with a slight dip to approximately 59K in early June. Active users remained robust, fluctuating around 7M throughout the quarter.

Apple Music showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at 23.2K towards the end of June. Revenue saw a notable rise, reaching $13.8K in the same period. However, active users experienced a gradual decline from 668K to 585K.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player had a modest revenue peak at $7.9K in late June, with downloads remaining relatively stable around 1K weekly. Active users demonstrated growth, climbing from 73K to 77K.

DistroKid recorded a consistent download rate, hovering around 500 weekly, while revenue varied slightly, reaching a high of $799 at both the start and end of the quarter. Active users saw a gradual increase from 1.3K to 1.6K.

Finally, TIDAL Music: HiFi sound experienced a low download count, but a noticeable spike in revenue to $677 in late June. Active users saw a steady rise from 826 to over 1K by the quarter's end.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape in South Africa's music and podcasts app market. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.