AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Music and Podcast Apps on iOS in Norway: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top music and podcast apps in Norway on iOS during Q4 2025, with insights into downloads, revenue, and user activity.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top music and podcast applications on iOS in Norway showcased intriguing patterns, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here's a look at the trends for HITSTER, NRK Radio, Spotify: Music and Podcasts, Podme - Podcasts & Audiobooks, and Podimo: Podcasts & audiobooks.
HITSTER from Koninklijke Jumbo B.V experienced a dramatic increase in weekly downloads, reaching a peak of approximately 18.7K in the final week of December. Active users also surged from around 2.5K to over 28K by the end of the quarter.
NRK Radio maintained a consistent download rate, averaging around 1.9K weekly. However, active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 221K from a high of 279K.
Spotify: Music and Podcasts saw steady revenue growth, peaking at $33 by the end of December. Downloads spiked to 2.7K in the first week of December, while active users fluctuated but generally remained above 470K.
Podme - Podcasts & Audiobooks recorded a notable peak in revenue at approximately $49K mid-quarter. Downloads varied, reaching up to 2.3K in December, with active users increasing from 46.9K to 68K.
Podimo: Podcasts & audiobooks experienced a peak in revenue of $96K in early December, despite a downward trend in downloads, which fell to 763 by late December. Active users grew steadily, reaching over 34K by the quarter's end.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive reports.