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AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024

Top 5 Music and Podcast Apps on Android in the US: Q3 2024

Explore the performance of the leading music and podcast apps on Android in the US during Q3 2024, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Music and Podcast Apps on Android in the US: Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, the Spotify: Music and Podcasts app consistently led the charts. Weekly revenue saw a gradual climb, culminating in approximately $1.5M by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at over 115K in mid-August but experiencing a slight decline to about 105K by the quarter's end. Active users showed a positive trajectory, growing from 33M to 33.4M.

Pandora - Music & Podcasts displayed notable performance in revenue, with figures mostly hovering around $1.5M, peaking at $1.7M in late September. Downloads demonstrated a peak of 90K in late August, though they dropped to around 63K by the end of the quarter. Active users trended downward, decreasing from 6M to 5.6M.

SiriusXM: Music, Sports & News maintained its foothold with modest revenue, fluctuating between $73K and $91K throughout the quarter. Downloads saw a gradual decline from 67K in late July to approximately 48K by the end of September. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, slightly decreasing from 975K to 975K.

SoundCloud: Play Music & Songs experienced a steady increase in revenue, ending the quarter at about $127K. Downloads varied, reaching over 60K in early September before settling at 55K at the quarter's close. Active users displayed a slight drop, from 1.5M to 1.4M.

Finally, Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts witnessed an upward trend in revenue, finishing the quarter at approximately $158K. Downloads picked up towards the end of September, climbing to over 61K. Active users, however, showed a mild decline, reducing from 797K to 756K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of music and podcast apps on Android in the US for Q3 2024. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2024