Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in New Zealand - Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of music and podcast applications on the Android platform in New Zealand showcased intriguing trends. Here's a closer look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a stable revenue stream, peaking at approximately $32.9K in the final week of September. Downloads gradually increased, reaching around 2.4K by the end of the quarter. The app's active users saw a recovery, moving from 494K to nearly 490K.

rova – radio, music, podcasts displayed a significant surge in downloads, particularly in late September, with a high of 5.5K. Active users also rose steadily, climbing from 7.8K to 12.8K by quarter's end.

For Shazam: Find Music & Concerts, download numbers fluctuated, peaking at around 1.2K mid-quarter. The app maintained a consistent active user base, ending the quarter with about 34.7K users.

iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts showed a modest increase in downloads, reaching 949 by early September. Active users saw a steady rise, culminating at approximately 10.4K.

Lastly, Radio NZ - online radio app had a notable spike in late September downloads, hitting 1.4K. Revenue remained minimal, with a slight increase to $41 in late July.

These insights underscore the dynamic landscape of music and podcast apps in New Zealand, with more detailed analytics available on Sensor Tower.