Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps Performance in South Africa Q2 2025

The performance of the top five music and podcast applications on the unified platform in South Africa during the second quarter of 2025 showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at each app's performance:

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a dynamic quarter. Weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at approximately $43.2K in late June. Downloads initially spiked to around 111K at the start of April but settled between 76K to 87K towards the end of the quarter. Active users hovered around 7.9M, with a slight increase observed in early June.

YouTube Music saw consistent weekly revenue, culminating at $21.7K by the end of June. Downloads remained steady, with a minor peak of 24K in late April. Active users showed resilience, maintaining a level above 5.1M throughout the quarter.

Apple Music had a steady rise in downloads, reaching a high of 23K in late June. Weekly revenue also showed growth, peaking at $13.8K in the same period. However, active users experienced a gradual decline from 668K to 584K.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player maintained a stable revenue, peaking at $12.1K by the third week of June. Downloads were consistent, staying around the 1K mark. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing to approximately 90K by the end of the quarter.

TIDAL Music: HiFi sound saw modest weekly revenue growth, reaching $2.5K in late June. Downloads remained low, with a slight increase to 654 in the closing week. Active users grew steadily, reaching 1.3K by the end of the quarter.

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