AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Music & Audio Apps on Android in Russia, Q3 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 music and audio apps on Android in Russia during Q3 2025, highlighting trends in downloads and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the music and audio app sector on Android in Russia showcased some interesting trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, here's a breakdown of the performance of the top 5 apps in this category.
Zvuk: HiFi music, podcasts saw a varied trend in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 137K and peaking at around 165K by the end of September. Weekly active users showed a steady increase, reaching over 3.2M by the end of the quarter.
Yandex Music, Books & Podcasts maintained a consistent download rate, with numbers fluctuating between 121K and 143K throughout the quarter. Active users increased steadily, ending the quarter with around 24.2M users.
VK Music: playlists & podcasts experienced a rise in downloads, particularly in mid-September, reaching nearly 100K. Active users also showed an upward trend, peaking at approximately 4.3M before a slight dip.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts had consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 50K. The active user base showed some fluctuation but remained strong, closing the quarter with about 6.4M users.
StarMaker: Sing Karaoke Songs saw a significant spike in downloads at the start of July, reaching over 118K, before stabilizing to around 51K by the end of the quarter. The app’s active users fluctuated, with a noticeable peak in mid-September at approximately 757K.
For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.