Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in Russia: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the iOS music and podcasts landscape in Russia showcased some interesting trends, with data provided by Sensor Tower offering insights into the performance of the top five apps.

Yandex Music, books & podcasts saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $73K in late February. Downloads began strong, with over 94K in early January, but experienced a gradual decline, closing the quarter at around 53K. Active users maintained a positive trajectory, growing from 6.1M to nearly 6.6M by the end of March.

Shazam: Find Music & Concerts reported consistent download numbers, starting at 37K and ending at 28K. Despite the absence of revenue data, its active user base hovered around 3.7M, demonstrating stable engagement throughout the quarter.

VK Music: playlists & podcasts enjoyed a peak in revenue, reaching $171K in late February. Download figures fluctuated slightly, averaging around 24K to 35K. Meanwhile, active user numbers displayed a slight decline, moving from 1.6M to 1.5M over the quarter.

МТС Music – музыка и подкасты generated modest revenue, with a peak of $204 in late February. Downloads decreased from 23K at the quarter's start to 10K by the end. Active users remained relatively stable, slightly decreasing from 95K to 89K.

SoundCloud: Get festival ready experienced a steady increase in downloads, reaching 16K by the end of March. Revenue fluctuated, peaking at $9.5K mid-March. Active users saw a significant rise, starting at 3.8M and climbing to 4.7M.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.