Top 5 Music and Audio Apps in the UK for Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the UK music and audio app market saw significant activity across the top five applications. Here's a detailed look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts experienced a dynamic quarter in terms of revenue and user engagement. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $460K in late February, with a notable surge in downloads early in the quarter, reaching over 82K. Active users remained consistently around 14M throughout the quarter, demonstrating strong user retention.

BBC Sounds: Radio & Podcasts showed a steady increase in downloads, peaking at over 43K in early March. The app maintained a solid base of active users, fluctuating slightly around 4.9M, indicating stable engagement despite no revenue generation.

Piano - music & songs games saw a significant increase in revenue, culminating in $9.6K at the end of March. The app's downloads were highest in mid-January, exceeding 37K, while active users rose to over 60K by mid-February, reflecting growing popularity.

Global Player Radio & Podcasts maintained a consistent download rate, with a peak of over 41K at the end of March. Active user numbers increased notably in March, reaching approximately 870K, showcasing enhanced user engagement.

Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts led in revenue, with a high of $645K in late February. Despite a decline in downloads throughout the quarter, active user numbers remained robust, stabilizing around 2.8M.

For more detailed insights and data on these trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.