Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in the US: Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the top music and podcast apps on iOS in the United States demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the data, courtesy of Sensor Tower.

Spotify - Music and Podcasts saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $474K in early July and peaking at $544K by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated around the 300K mark, with a notable peak of 324.6K in mid-August. The app maintained a robust base of active users, with numbers increasing from 48.2M to 48.7M throughout the quarter.

YouTube Music experienced substantial weekly revenue, starting at $2.5M and reaching $2.9M by the end of September. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 145K, with a peak of 155.4K in late September. Active users grew steadily, beginning the quarter at 15M and ending at 15.5M.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts did not generate revenue during this period. However, the app saw weekly downloads hover around the 120K mark, with a high of 144.2K in late July. Active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 6.9M and ending at 6.5M.

Musi - Simple Music Streaming reported a decline in weekly revenue from $17.8K in early July to $2.9K by late September. Downloads showed a similar downward trend, with numbers dropping from 106.5K to 17.6K over the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 2.7M.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts had a dynamic revenue trend, with figures ranging from $1.6M to $2M. Downloads decreased from 101.8K to 87.8K, while active users saw a slight decline from 1.7M to 1.6M.

For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.