Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in Netherlands, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top music and podcasts applications on iOS in the Netherlands showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Leveraging data from Sensor Tower, let's delve into the specifics of each app's performance.

NPO Luister saw its weekly downloads start at 32.7K, gradually decreasing to 7.7K by late August, before a slight uptick to 14.4K in mid-September. The app maintained a strong weekly active user base, climbing from 52.8K to 74K by the end of the quarter.

HITSTER experienced a peak in weekly downloads at 17.2K in late July, followed by a decline to 6.2K by early September. Active user numbers showed a similar trend, peaking at 115.9K and then reducing to 61.1K by the quarter's end.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts maintained relatively stable weekly downloads, averaging around 6K, with a slight increase to 6.9K in mid-September. Revenue fluctuated slightly, peaking at $17 in late September. The app's weekly active users remained robust, fluctuating around 2.08M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts experienced consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 4.4K. Its active user base peaked at 418K in early August, before declining to 345K by the end of September.

Podimo: Podcasts & audiobooks achieved a peak weekly revenue of approximately $86.7K in mid-August. Downloads remained steady, ranging from 2.3K to 4.7K, while active users peaked at 232.6K in early July and settled at 221.6K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights into app performance and trends, visit Sensor Tower.