Real-time app store rankings and insights for January 2026
Android
Market Insights
•Spotify (#1) continues its dominance, holding the top spot for 17 of the last 30 days, which suggests its bundling of music, podcasts, and personalized playlists remains the default choice for most listeners.
•The audio fiction space seems to be heating up, with Pocket FM: Audio Series (#3) climbing a spot, while new arrivals like Musicnix and MeloLoop indicate a persistent user interest in dedicated offline music players for local libraries.
•A notable trend is the surge of specialized creation tools, as seen with Beat Maker Pro - DJ Drum Pad (#2, +1) and the dramatic climb of Mureka - AI Song&Music Maker (+23), likely fueled by users looking for more hands-on, creative audio experiences beyond passive listening.
•While JBL Headphones (#4) took a two-spot drop, its presence in the top five alongside EQ Pro's significant rise (+16) highlights how hardware companion apps and sound customization utilities remain integral parts of the mobile audio ecosystem.