Top Music and Podcasts Apps on Android in the US Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the leading music and podcast applications on the Android platform in the United States showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here's a closer look at the top five apps.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts demonstrated a strong revenue performance, peaking at approximately $2.2M in the final week of September. Weekly downloads saw notable increases, reaching 133K in late July and 129K by the end of September. The app's active user base remained robust, with figures consistently above 33M throughout the quarter.

Pandora - Music & Podcasts experienced fluctuations in revenue, starting at $1.5M in early July and closing at a similar level by the end of September. Downloads peaked mid-July at 79K, while active users hovered around the 10M mark across the quarter.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts showed steady revenue, reaching a high of $134K at the end of September. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase in mid-September to 51K. Active users maintained a range between 3.8M and 4.2M.

Apple Music saw a revenue rise, culminating at $353K in the last week of September. Downloads peaked at 53K in late July, while active users increased from 1.7M to over 2.1M by the quarter's end.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts maintained a steady download rate, averaging around 37K weekly. The active user count fluctuated, with a peak of 3.5M in early July.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic landscape of music and podcast apps on Android in the US. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.