AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps Performance in the US, Q3 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 music and podcast apps in the US during Q3 2025, featuring insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
Spotify: Music and Podcasts
Spotify saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $2.2M by the end of September. Downloads were strong, reaching 452K in the final week. Active users remained stable, hovering around 84M throughout the quarter.
YouTube Music
YouTube Music's revenue showed a steady climb, reaching approximately $4M by quarter's end. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 150K weekly. The app maintained a healthy active user base of about 30M.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts
Shazam experienced stable download numbers, averaging 140K weekly. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at 12.6M.
Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts
Amazon Music's weekly revenue remained relatively stable, closing September at $1.9M. Downloads peaked mid-quarter with 210K in mid-September, while active users showed minor fluctuations, finishing at 11M.
Pandora: Music & Podcasts
Pandora saw a consistent rise in revenue, peaking at $5.9M by the end of September. Downloads showed a slight decline, ending at 107K, while active users remained steady at around 25M.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, offering a comprehensive view of the top music and podcast apps in the US. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
