AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 iOS Music and Podcasts Apps in the US: Q4 2025 Insights
Explore the performance trends of the leading iOS music and podcasts apps in the US during Q4 2025, with data-driven insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast apps on iOS in the United States showcased varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the key metrics for these popular applications.
YouTube Music exhibited substantial growth in revenue, peaking at approximately $6.1M in the week of December 22. Weekly downloads saw a notable rise in early December, reaching around 201K, while active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at about 12M.
Pandora: Music & Podcasts experienced a surge in revenue towards the end of the quarter, with a high of $5.2M in the week of December 22. Downloads remained consistent, with a peak of 57K in the same week. Active users showed a slight decline, closing the quarter at 13M.
Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts saw revenue increase to $2.1M in late December. Downloads spiked to 101K in the week of December 22, and active users remained stable, ending the quarter at 6.8M.
SoundCloud: The Music You Love maintained steady revenue, peaking at $1.2M in the week of December 22. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 86K weekly. Active users showed a decline, ending the quarter with approximately 4M.
TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound experienced a slight decrease in revenue, closing the quarter with $485K. Downloads peaked at 31K in October, while active users saw growth, reaching 824K in early December.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the music and podcasts app market on iOS, with each app showing distinct trends in revenue, downloads, and user engagement. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.
