Apple Music Takes a Sweet Second‑Place Spot
In the giant music‑streaming arena, Apple Music lands solidly in second place. The frontrunner, Spotify, keeps the top spot with a hefty lead.
Market Share Snapshot
- Spotify dominates with a share that exceeds 30% of global listeners.
- Apple Music follows closely behind, holding roughly 15% of the pie.
So, while Apple’s crowd is steadily growing, Spotify’s massive fanbase still keeps it on the front stage—like the charismatic lead guitarist in a rock band.
The Streaming Showdown
Spotify Takes the Stage, But Uh‑Oh, The Numbers Are a Little Smaller
- Spotify grabbed 31% of the global subscription pie in 2021—a tiny drop from the 33% held in 2020, but hey, it’s still big enough to skip a few beatboxes.
- Tencent Music and Amazon Music shared the spotlight at 13% each, playing the role of dashing underdogs.
- YouTube Music caught a modest 8% share, quietly humming its way into the playlist of millions.
Listen Up: The Numbers Keep Growing Fast
The streaming market boomed to 109.5 million subscribers in Q2 2021, growing roughly 26% overall—because who doesn’t want a new playlist for every mood?
Some say the pandemic’s lockdowns were the perfect excuse for music lovers to rediscover their headphones—and for <!–Spotify> and <!–Apple Music> to boost their numbers by 16.2% since 2019. That’s a lot of ear candy.
Apple Music: The $4.99 Subscription That Can Bundle With Apple One
- Subscribe for $4.99/month.
- Pack it with the Apple One bundle for an even sweeter deal.
So whether you’re a Spotify aficionado, a Tencent user, an Amazon fan, or a YouTube believer, the streaming game keeps spinning faster—just like the best of endless playlists.
