Top 5 Music & Audio Apps in the UK: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top music and audio applications in the United Kingdom demonstrated varied performance trends, each with unique patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Below, we delve into the specifics for each app, with data provided by Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts from Spotify AB saw a consistent upward trajectory in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $467K by the end of September. Downloads were robust, reaching around 68K in mid-September, while active users hovered just above 14M throughout the quarter.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts showcased fluctuating revenue, with a high of approximately $625K at the quarter's close. Download numbers remained relatively stable, averaging around 29K to 38K weekly, while active users maintained a steady presence, peaking at nearly 3M.

Pocket FM: Audio Series from Pocket FM Corp. experienced growth in revenue, culminating in about $68K by late September. Downloads varied, with a notable surge to around 21K in the third week of September. Active users increased significantly, reaching over 115K before a slight decline at the quarter's end.

Apple Music maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at about $57K in the final week. Downloads fluctuated, with a peak of around 8K, while active users showed a slight decrease, ending the quarter at approximately 298K.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love exhibited a varied revenue pattern, reaching around $415K by September's end. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 20K weekly, while active users saw a decrease, closing the quarter at approximately 1.28M.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower. This information provides a comprehensive view of the competitive landscape and user engagement trends in the UK's music and audio app market for Q3 2025.