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Top 5 Music and Audio Apps on Android in the US: Q3 2025

Discover the performance trends of the top music and audio apps on Android in the United States during Q3 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Music and Audio Apps on Android in the US: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the music and audio apps landscape on the Android platform in the United States showcased interesting trends. Here’s a look at the performance of the top five apps, based on data provided by Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts from Spotify AB consistently led with remarkable figures. Weekly revenue showed fluctuations, peaking at approximately $2.2M in late September. Downloads saw a significant rise mid-quarter, reaching 133K in late July. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users hovering around 34M.

Pandora - Music & Podcasts also demonstrated steady performance. The weekly revenue trend showed a slight dip, ending at $1.5M by the end of September. Downloads decreased from nearly 79K in late July to 58K by the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated, closing the quarter with approximately 10.6M.

Pocket FM: Audio Series continued to grow, with revenue peaking at $1.2M mid-September. Downloads increased notably, reaching around 95K in early September. The active user count showed an upward trend, ending with over 655K users.

Apple Music experienced a steady revenue increase, closing September with $353K. Downloads slightly decreased, but active users saw growth, reaching approximately 2.1M by the end of the quarter.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love maintained stable revenue, peaking at $156K in late September. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 28K weekly. Active users fluctuated, finishing the quarter with about 1.9M.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the music and audio app industry. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025