In this Index, we provide a comprehensive view of the Music app category, which App Annie has defined across both the iOS App Store and Google Play. You’ll find out which players are leading the category in the United States and how mobile apps are shaping the industry. In 2013, digital music generated $5.9 billion, or 39%, of the recording industry’s global revenue. The United States is currently the largest digital music market, with 60% of industry revenue coming from digital formats. Music downloads continue to bring in the largest share of revenue, but ad-supported and subscription-based streaming are on the rise.
