Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in New Zealand: Q4 2025 Performance

In the last quarter of 2025, the top music and audio applications in New Zealand showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the performance of these apps based on Sensor Tower data.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $43.8K in late November. Weekly downloads saw a significant increase, reaching 12.4K in early December, while active users showed a slight upward trend, peaking at 1.16M in early December.

Pocket FM: Audio Series maintained relatively stable weekly revenue around $8.3K in early December. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable decline to 463 in the final week, and active users decreased to 1.9K by the end of December.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love showed a robust revenue peak at $12.3K in late December. Weekly downloads remained steady, averaging around 1.5K, while active users saw a decline from 42.7K to 34K by the end of the quarter.

Apple Music experienced steady revenue, with minor fluctuations around $1.5K throughout the quarter. Downloads were consistent, with a slight increase to 559 in early December, while active users peaked at 5.6K in early October.

Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs saw a revenue increase, reaching $6.5K in late December. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 700, while active users rose to 9.3K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore the comprehensive data behind these trends.