AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Music and Audio Apps on Android in South Africa, Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of leading music and audio apps in South Africa during Q3 2025, including Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top music and audio applications on the Android platform in South Africa showcased diverse performance trends, with data insights provided by Sensor Tower.
Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a steady climb in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $43K at the end of September. Weekly downloads saw a significant increase, reaching around 85K at the beginning of September, while weekly active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining a level around 8M.
Apple Music showed a consistent revenue pattern with a peak of $11.4K in late September. The app's weekly downloads varied, with a high of 27K mid-July, and active users peaked at over 656K in early September.
Pocket FM: Audio Series had fluctuating revenue figures, with a high of $8.4K in late July. Downloads rose notably towards the end of September, reaching 3.5K, alongside an active user base that increased to 32K.
Deezer: Music & Podcast Player maintained a stable revenue, peaking at $6.9K in the final week of the quarter. Weekly downloads remained consistent, hovering near 1K, and active users stayed around 76K throughout the period.
Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs had a modest revenue increase, reaching $1.3K at the quarter's end. Downloads were stable, with a slight rise to 651 in late August, while active users showed a decline, ending with just under 8K.
For more comprehensive insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower.
Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI
Date: October 2025