AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in Netherlands: Q4 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 music and podcast apps on iOS in the Netherlands during Q4 2025, including download, revenue, and user trends.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Netherlands saw significant activity in the music and podcast app space on the iOS platform. Here's a look at the performance of the top five apps in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.
NPO Luister, from Stichting Nederlandse Publieke Omroep, experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 58K in late October. Active users saw a substantial rise, reaching over 561K by the end of December.
HITSTER, published by Koninklijke Jumbo B.V, had a steady climb in downloads, with a significant peak of around 49K in the week of December 22. Active users mirrored this trend, reaching a high of approximately 439K in the same period.
Spotify: Music and Podcasts maintained stable revenue throughout the quarter, averaging around $13 weekly. Downloads remained consistent, with a notable spike to over 10K in early December. The app's active user base remained robust, consistently exceeding 2.3M.
Shazam: Find Music & Concerts saw its weekly downloads peak at approximately 7K in late December. Active users fluctuated slightly but reached a peak of around 409K during the same time.
Finally, Podimo: Podcasts & audiobooks experienced a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings peaking at around $78K in mid-November. Downloads showed a gradual decline overall, while active users remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at roughly 218K.
These trends reflect the diverse engagement levels and revenue patterns across leading music and podcast apps. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
