Top 5 iOS Music and Podcasts Apps in the UK: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the UK's iOS market saw notable performances from the top music and podcast applications. Here's a closer look at their trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a slight fluctuation in weekly revenue, which peaked around $105 in late December. Weekly downloads saw a significant increase, especially in early December, reaching approximately 55K. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users peaking at over 10M at the start of December before declining slightly towards the end of the month.

Global Player Radio & Podcasts did not generate revenue but saw varied download activity. Downloads peaked at about 33K in early December. Active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, reaching a high of over 522K in early December before tapering off.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts reported substantial revenue, with weekly earnings reaching approximately $563K at the end of September. Downloads showed an upward trend, peaking at over 23K in late December. Active users remained robust, with numbers increasing to over 1.4M by the end of the quarter.

BBC Sounds did not report revenue but maintained steady download numbers, peaking at around 21K in late October. Active users remained consistent, with a peak of approximately 2.3M users in mid-November.

YouTube Music reported significant revenue, with a peak of $246K at the end of September. Downloads saw a sharp increase in early December, reaching about 26K. The app's active users peaked at over 834K in early December, indicating strong engagement.

For more detailed insights and data trends, visit Sensor Tower.