In the third quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications on the Android platform in Sweden showed varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at the key metrics for these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Spotify: Music and Podcasts from Spotify AB experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, starting at around $42.6K and reaching $54.5K by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at 3.5K in late September. The app maintained a strong base of active users, hovering around 750K to 770K throughout the quarter.

Podme - Poddar och ljudböcker saw its weekly revenue grow from $8.4K to $9.5K by the end of Q3. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a peak of 851 in early September. However, there was a gradual decline in active users, starting at 7.6K and ending at 5.5K.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love had a modest increase in revenue, rising from $4.7K to $5.5K. Downloads showed a slight upward trend, culminating at 1.3K in late September. Active users fluctuated, with a noticeable increase to over 52K by the quarter's end.

TIDAL Music: HiFi sound demonstrated growth in revenue, starting at $1.3K and peaking at $3.1K. Download numbers were stable, around 400 to 500 weekly, while active users increased significantly, reaching over 9.2K by September's close.

Deezer: Music & Podcast Player showed a gradual increase in revenue, from $700 to $1.2K by the end of the quarter. Weekly downloads remained low, ranging from 100 to 250. Despite this, active users grew, peaking at 5.5K mid-quarter before declining to 2.2K.

These insights reflect the dynamic landscape of music and podcast apps in Sweden, with each app showing unique trends in usage and monetization. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025