Top 5 Music and Podcasts Apps on iOS in Australia: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top music and podcast applications on iOS in Australia showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at how these apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

YouTube Music from Google experienced a consistent revenue pattern, hovering around $140K to $150K weekly, with a peak of approximately $151.6K in early July. Weekly downloads generally remained stable, fluctuating between 7.3K and 8.5K. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching nearly 487K by mid-September.

SoundCloud: The Music You Love saw its weekly revenue fluctuate between $71K and $87K, with a notable peak of $87.6K in mid-September. Downloads varied slightly, peaking at around 5.3K. The app's active user base saw significant growth towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 301K.

TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound reported steady weekly revenue, ranging from $17K to $25K, with a noticeable peak of $25.1K in September. Downloads were modest, peaking at around 2K. Active users increased steadily, reaching over 23K by the end of the quarter.

QQ音乐 - 让生活充满音乐 displayed a fluctuating revenue pattern, with a peak of $14.6K in late July. Downloads were low, peaking at 488. Active users had minor fluctuations, peaking at about 15.5K in early September.

Deezer: Music Player, Podcast maintained a consistent revenue stream, ranging from $4.7K to $7.2K, with a peak in late September. Downloads were stable, averaging around 300 weekly. Active users saw a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 4.8K.

These insights reflect the dynamic landscape of music and podcast apps in Australia, with each app demonstrating unique trends in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.