Top 5 iOS Music and Podcasts Apps in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications on the iOS platform in the United States showed dynamic trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the performance of these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Pandora: Music & Podcasts experienced a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at approximately $4.4M in the final week of September. Downloads remained largely steady, with numbers hovering around 50K per week, while active users saw a slight decline, ending the quarter at around 14.3M.

YouTube Music showcased a consistent increase in revenue, culminating in $4.0M by the end of September. Downloads were stable, averaging around 130K weekly, and active users maintained a steady presence, closing the quarter with approximately 12.2M users.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts saw its revenue peak in the last week of September at $1.7M. Downloads spiked significantly in mid-September, reaching 154K, and active users remained stable, ending the quarter at around 6.9M.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love had a steady revenue increase, with a peak of $1.2M in late September. Weekly downloads remained around 90K, while active users slightly decreased, finishing the quarter at approximately 4.5M.

TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound experienced a steady rise in revenue, reaching $622K by the quarter's end. Downloads showed a downward trend, averaging around 8K weekly, whereas active users saw an increase, ending with approximately 830K.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.