Top 5 Reference Apps Performance in Netherlands Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top reference apps in the Netherlands showcased varied performance trends on a unified platform, as analyzed by Sensor Tower.

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 25.8K at the end of April. Active users also saw a rise, reaching about 179.7K in the same period before a slight decline towards the end of June.

Google Translate maintained consistent weekly downloads, with figures fluctuating between 16K and 19.9K. The app's active user base remained robust, with numbers hovering around 1.8M throughout the quarter.

Bird Sounds Identifier Call ID showed a steady upward trend in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $1.6K in mid-June. Downloads increased significantly, peaking at 3K, while active users grew from 3.3K to over 8.1K by the end of the quarter.

DeepL Translate saw a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, peaking at 5.1K in late May. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 120K to 145K throughout the quarter.

Finally, de BouwApp experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 3.4K mid-April. Active users slightly declined over the quarter, maintaining an average around 47K.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the reference category across the Netherlands. For further details and trends, more insights can be found on Sensor Tower's platform.