Top 5 Music and Audio Apps on Android in New Zealand Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top music and audio applications on the Android platform in New Zealand showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced fluctuations in revenue, peaking at approximately $43.8K in late November. Downloads surged notably to 7.3K at the start of December, while weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 490K throughout the quarter.

Pocket FM: Audio Series maintained a consistent revenue stream, reaching around $7.2K towards the end of December. Despite a decrease in downloads to 316 in the final week, the app sustained a moderate level of weekly active users, with a slight decline from 2.2K to 1.4K.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love showed a steady increase in revenue, climbing to $3.7K in late December. Downloads remained fairly consistent, averaging around 600 weekly, while active users saw a decline from 18.4K to 15.3K.

Apple Music experienced stable revenue trends, with a peak of $1.7K in mid-November. Downloads varied slightly, with a noticeable increase to 647 in late October. Active users showed minor fluctuations, maintaining an average of 5.1K throughout the quarter.

Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs saw a significant rise in revenue, reaching $2.5K by the end of December. Downloads were relatively stable, hovering around 350 weekly. Active users increased steadily, ending the quarter at 4.9K.

These insights provide a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of music and audio apps in New Zealand, with more detailed analytics available from Sensor Tower.