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

In the third quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications on iOS in the United States saw varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of these apps, using data provided by Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a slight increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $904 in the last week of September. Weekly downloads showed a notable rise towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 306K. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 50M throughout the quarter.

YouTube Music maintained a strong revenue stream, with weekly earnings reaching over $4M by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at 138K in late July, while active users remained consistent, averaging around 12M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts continued to see steady download numbers, with a slight drop mid-quarter before stabilizing at around 99K by the end of September. Active users showed some volatility, ranging from 9.5M to 9.9M.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love saw an increase in weekly revenue, ending the quarter at approximately $1.2M. Downloads were highest in mid-July at 104K before settling around 88K. Active users showed a decline, ending the quarter at about 4.5M.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts experienced a moderate increase in weekly revenue, closing the quarter at $1.74M. Downloads peaked at over 154K in mid-September, while active users remained around 7M.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the music and podcast app market on iOS in the US, showcasing varying trends in user engagement and revenue generation.