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Spotify: Music and Podcasts

Spotify AB · Music & Audio · South Korea store
#41 TOP GROSSING#4 GROSSING · MUSIC & AUDIO#50 TOP FREE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$75M
Likely $41.2M to $120.2M
▲ 4.8% in 15 days
New ratings
+14.5K
in 3 days, 36.5M in total
New installs
+3.2M
in 3 days, exact count from Google
Countries it ranks in
53
was 53 on Oct 18, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 25, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$899.8M
Not ranked on App Store in tracked countries
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
3.2B
About 46.1M per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #5 apps$25.6M · 34%
  • Japan #15 apps$11.3M · 15%
  • South Korea #43 apps$5.1M · 7%
  • Germany #7 apps$4.1M · 5%
  • United Kingdom #5 apps$3.1M · 4%
  • France #7 apps$2.1M · 3%
  • Mexico #5 apps$2.1M · 3%
  • Italy #6 apps$1.6M · 2%
45 more countries
  • Canada #5 apps$1.5M · 2%
  • Brazil #17 apps$1.4M · 2%
  • India #13 apps$1.4M · 2%
  • Spain #6 apps$1.4M · 2%
  • Australia #5 apps$1.3M · 2%
  • Taiwan #15 apps$1M · 1%
  • Indonesia #16 apps$963.2K · 1%
  • Turkey #13 apps$826.8K · 1%
  • Netherlands #6 apps$683.4K · 1%
  • Poland #6 apps$683.4K · 1%
  • Hong Kong #4 apps$592.9K · 1%
  • Saudi Arabia #1 Music & Audio$480.1K · 1%
  • Philippines #11 apps$460.8K · 1%
  • Switzerland #4 apps$444.7K · 1%
  • Chile #4 apps$444.7K · 1%
  • Colombia #4 apps$444.7K · 1%
  • Belgium #4 apps$355.8K · 0%
  • Thailand #26 apps$351.3K · 0%
  • Singapore #6 apps$341.7K · 0%
  • Sweden #7 apps$309.1K · 0%
  • Norway #5 apps$307.7K · 0%
  • Czechia #4 apps$296.5K · 0%
  • Denmark #4 apps$296.5K · 0%
  • Portugal #4 apps$296.5K · 0%
  • Argentina #12 apps$290.3K · 0%
  • Finland #3 apps$285.9K · 0%
  • Israel #5 apps$256.4K · 0%
  • New Zealand #5 apps$256.4K · 0%
  • Austria #7 apps$247.3K · 0%
  • Peru #4 apps$237.2K · 0%
  • UAE #31 apps$235K · 0%
  • South Africa #5 apps$205.2K · 0%
  • Vietnam #23 apps$190.2K · 0%
  • Ukraine #8 apps$188.9K · 0%
  • Malaysia #24 apps$185K · 0%
  • Greece #4 apps$177.9K · 0%
  • Ireland #5 apps$153.9K · 0%
  • Romania #11 apps$153.6K · 0%
  • Pakistan #17 apps$115.8K · 0%
  • Kazakhstan #18 apps$89.2K · 0%
  • Egypt #28 apps$83.7K · 0%
  • Nigeria #9 apps$70K · 0%
  • Qatar #42 apps$38.6K · 0%
  • Bangladesh #25 apps$36K · 0%
  • Kuwait #76 apps$30.2K · 0%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Calibrated range: for apps in the top 50, our estimates were within about 30% of published figures for 9 of 12 apps tested. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
36.5M
AVG RATING
4.58
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
₩8,690 - ₩160,000 per item
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
2d ago
RELEASED
Feb 1, 2021
CONTENT RATING
Rated for 12+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
53 (was 20)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 26, 2026$67.2M a month
Sep 27, 2026$67.1M a month
Sep 28, 2026$66.1M a month
Sep 29, 2026$68.1M a month
Sep 30, 2026$68.5M a month
Oct 1, 2026$64M a month
Oct 2, 2026$66.6M a month
Oct 3, 2026$66.5M a month
Oct 4, 2026$67.5M a month
Oct 5, 2026$66.4M a month
Oct 6, 2026$64.7M a month
Oct 7, 2026$65.7M a month
Oct 8, 2026$66.5M a month
Oct 9, 2026$65.5M a month
Oct 10, 2026$71.5M a month
Oct 11, 2026$72M a month
Oct 12, 2026$71.7M a month
Oct 13, 2026$71.7M a month
Oct 14, 2026$75.3M a month
Oct 15, 2026$72.2M a month
Oct 16, 2026$74.6M a month
Oct 17, 2026$74.4M a month
Oct 18, 2026$74.6M a month
Oct 19, 2026$75.2M a month
Oct 20, 2026$74.8M a month
Oct 21, 2026$74.8M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$74.9M a month
Oct 24, 2026$75.6M a month
Oct 25, 2026$75M a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 26, 2026: #4 apps · MX. Now: #3 apps · FI.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
₩8,690 - ₩160,000 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
1.9K reviews / week
  • Recent reviews average3.9 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share24%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 2 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
36.5M ratings
5★82%
4★7%
3★3%
2★2%
1★6%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the South Korea Google Play, Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026: 24% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription18%

22 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ it has way too much ads and you cant even choose your own songs, it just loads you full of ads until you give up and probably pay premium so they can get more money
★★★★★ too many ads and payment subscription with false advertising and possible scam and fraud
★★★★★ well I guess my subscription ends here it was a good run but over the last 4 months each update messes up the app and now I cant play local files at all I've been on here for 5 years and never had this issue but I…
Too many ads16%

20 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ it has way too much ads and you cant even choose your own songs, it just loads you full of ads until you give up and probably pay premium so they can get more money
★★★★★ too many ads and payment subscription with false advertising and possible scam and fraud
★★★★★ while all my music needs were met the ads were so obnoxious for what feels like every other song was an ad and I understand you need to make money but for a teenager who isn't in school the premium just isn't in the…
Bugs, things not working7%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ STILL bugs in the queue, swiped away songs flicker for a second before disappearing.
★★★★★ Now I Can't Even Use My Que Properly After Ad, It Always Gets Deleted And After An Add It Plays A Song Before The Ad Begins Spotify, If This Is A Bug Pls Fix It If It Isn't I Rather Uninstall This
★★★★★ I am highly dissatisfied in how many bugs and issues this app has.
Limits, credits, locked features5%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The feature for choosing our favorite song has been limited, and it's asking to pay.
★★★★★ To use any single option you have to pay for it then you will be able to use it.
★★★★★ well I guess my subscription ends here it was a good run but over the last 4 months each update messes up the app and now I cant play local files at all I've been on here for 5 years and never had this issue but I…
Worse after an update5%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Slow slow slow lately super laggy Update: uninstalled and reinstalled as instructed.
★★★★★ well I guess my subscription ends here it was a good run but over the last 4 months each update messes up the app and now I cant play local files at all I've been on here for 5 years and never had this issue but I…
★★★★★ so this latest update is awful.
Lost data, sync, backup2%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Now I Can't Even Use My Que Properly After Ad, It Always Gets Deleted And After An Add It Plays A Song Before The Ad Begins Spotify, If This Is A Bug Pls Fix It If It Isn't I Rather Uninstall This
★★★★★ Now they lose access since we can't verify in time?
★★★★★ Edit: this app has never stopped being terrible, months later my opinion of this app has only gone lower.
Slow, laggy, battery2%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Slow slow slow lately super laggy Update: uninstalled and reinstalled as instructed.
★★★★★ spotify keeps loading, won't let me play music.
Wrong or poor results2%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ without premium, a useless and irritating app.
★★★★★ if ragebait was a competition SPOTIFY definitely winning this,like what is wrong with you guys internet is almost free and I agree it sure has ads but they are definitely skippable and see what you guys have done with…
★★★★★ literally useless unless you have premium😭😭😭😭😭😭audiomack mogged;-;
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Users should have control over what they listen to, not be forced to deal with irrelevant content. 1★, Oct 24, 2026
  • I wish the algorithm was a lil better. 4★, Oct 24, 2026
  • Like, they add a feature like the create cover art and then they lock it for tons of people, srry it to beta for years, completely ignoring the fact that a lot of people have 0 access to it and the fact that it is very… 4★, Oct 24, 2026
  • but PLEASE allow unlimited skips with ads on free 4★, Oct 24, 2026
  • please allow unlimited skips with ads on free 4★, Oct 24, 2026
  • I find the music I want and I need! 5★, Oct 24, 2026
  • I dont need an app that only has one widget and it takes up most my screen. 2★, Oct 24, 2026
  • The amount of adds is beyond annoying and i wish they would do the bare minimum and give us some, literally any kind of tell when songs and profiles are ai and not real people making actual music, instead they look the… 2★, Oct 23, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
same songs6liked songs3premium subscription3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use4%

14 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ easy to use .with endless music
★★★★★ 🎧❤️ The sound quality is excellent, songs are easy to find, and the recommendations are really good.
★★★★★ Idk if its just a simple bug or if it has something to do with the latest update.
Worth the money4%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ all good but ads in free bruhh
★★★★★ its not full free kinda annoying 😒 but everything else amazing
★★★★★ Amazing app been using for years now not free but you pay the money you get Amazing experience
Fun, addictive3%

9 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ good until ads started.btw best way to enjoy music 🎶♡
★★★★★ an enjoyable experience lasting years!
★★★★★ get kicked off after about 45 minutes , occasional commercials , paying premium i hope it improves before I have to start paying full price and now in 2020 after my payment taken out they tell me that there's a credit…
Accurate, great results2%

6 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ 🎧❤️ The sound quality is excellent, songs are easy to find, and the recommendations are really good.
★★★★★ It's a lightweight version of the main app, and I like how it uses less data and works well even...
★★★★★ It's so nice and it has good quality ✨
Looks great1%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I love Spotify, I'm even subscribed to premium, I love everything about it but only thing I think Spotify to work out like to fully compete out on Apple Music is the UI, Spotify has better recommendation, previously…
★★★★★ Therapeutical in the most Beautiful way possible ❤️
★★★★★ i may rate it 5/5 because there's a million songs or beautiful songs i mus listen to and my fav songs.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, South Korea Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 24, 2026

best platform to listen to your favorite artist and more

★★★★★Oct 24, 2026

Good

★★★★★Oct 24, 2026

love the music options and how it fits my style

★★★★★Oct 24, 2026

great quality music

★★★★★Oct 24, 2026

Good

★★★★★Oct 24, 2026

Worst app. The feature for choosing our favorite song has been limited, and it's asking to pay. Also, the song repeat option is disabled. Tough luck with this app.

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ASO keywords

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Store description

Explore an extensive library of free music and podcasts with Spotify. Curate your own music playlists and stream millions of free songs, albums, and podcasts on your phone or tablet. Subscribe to Spotify to download and listen to music offline, and unlock a catalog of audiobooks from around the world. Why choose Spotify as your go-to music and podcast app? Here, you can: • Listen to over 100 million songs and 6 million podcast titles • Explore Spotify's selection of specially-crafted artist playlists • Easily search for your favorite songs, albums, artists, and podcasts • Discover personalized music recommendations tailored to your unique taste • Subscribe to your favorite free podcasts so you never miss an episode, and even curate your own podcast library Spotify Free is more than a music player - find the sounds you love and stream free music and podcasts online. Enjoy personalized music playlists or curate and share your own, discover the hottest new releases, explore upcoming events from your favorite artists, and more. • Stream millions of songs and podcasts for free • Create playlists with your favorite music • Share songs and playlists with friends and family (feature restrictions may apply in some regions) • Discover personalized playlists, and collaborate on playlists with your friends • Enjoy your personal Discover Weekly playlist to find your new favorite songs every week • Stay in the know with the Release Radar and New Music Friday playlists • Find nearby events and gigs by your favorite artists • See your most played songs, genres, artists, podcasts, and more with yearly Spotify Wrapped • Stream music across your devices with Spotify • Use Spotify Connect and enjoy listening on smart speakers, desktop, laptop, smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation®, XBOX®, smartwatch, in your car, and more - limited number of device models apply Spotify Premium - enjoy the benefits of an offline music player and stream music without WiFi. The music downloader option allows you to access your songs, podcasts, and playlists offline, wherever you are. • Listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks without ads • Ad-free music listening: enjoy your music with no ad interruptions • Enjoy full on-demand playback • Audiobooks in Premium are currently available in the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and Canada. Discover 250,000+ titles, 15 hours/month of available listening for Premium Individual subscribers and Duo & Family plan managers. • Enjoy high quality audio on supported devices • Spotify's AI DJ: a personalized guide that knows your music taste so well it can choose what to play for you • Enjoy on desktop, phone, tablet, computer, smartwatch, and in your car • Listen and control the listening session together by hosting a Jam in real time with friends • Download and listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks offline, without an internet connection • No contract required - cancel your Spotify Premium subscription whenever you want Experience Spotify on your Wear OS device: • Play music, podcasts, and audiobooks without having your phone around. • Get instant access to the Spotify music player with our Tiles and Complications

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