Top Music and Podcasts Apps in Germany: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications in Germany demonstrated notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts showed significant activity with weekly revenue peaking at around $459K in late October. Downloads saw a sharp rise in early December, reaching approximately 114K, while active users experienced a modest fluctuation, maintaining around 18M.

HITSTER saw a dramatic increase in downloads, hitting about 271K by late December. Active users followed this upward trend, peaking at over 1.2M in the same period.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts maintained a steady revenue stream, with weekly figures hovering around $204K to $258K. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, peaking at nearly 60K in late December, while active users remained stable at around 3.4M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts recorded a consistent download rate, with a noticeable spike to approximately 38K in December. Active users saw a steady increase, reaching over 4M by the end of the quarter.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love observed stable revenue figures, averaging around $180K weekly. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of about 20K in late December, while active users remained just above 1.2M throughout the quarter.

These insights offer a glimpse into the dynamic music and podcast app landscape in Germany. For further details, visit Sensor Tower for comprehensive analytics and trends.