Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in the UK: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications on the Android platform in the United Kingdom showed distinct trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $467K in late September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 31.5K in the week of September 22. Active users remained robust, averaging around 6.2M, with a slight uptick to 6.3M towards the end of the quarter.

BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts saw consistent download numbers, peaking at 24.8K in mid-August. Active users also showed growth, rising from 2.5M to 2.7M by the end of September.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts maintained a steady weekly revenue, closing the quarter at $63.7K. Downloads varied, with a significant increase to 15.4K in late August, while active users hovered around 1.3M, showing some fluctuations over the quarter.

Global Player Radio & Podcasts had a steady download rate, reaching 17K at the end of September. Active users remained stable, averaging around 350K throughout the quarter.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts displayed a consistent download trend, with numbers peaking at 13.1K in mid-September. Active users saw slight variations, maintaining an average of around 1M.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcast app market in the UK. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.