ARD Sounds Downloads & RevenueARD Sounds · App Store & Google Play
ARD Sounds gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
ARD Sounds by Sudwestrundfunk, Anstalt des offentlichen Rechts is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 38 events
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- ✏️ARD Sounds: description updatedAndroid· US
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- 🔎ARD Sounds reached Top 10 for “sounds”iOS#5 in Taiwan search · popularity 42
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- ✏️ARD Sounds: new iPad screenshotsiOS· NL
- ✏️ARD Sounds: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · NL
- 🌟ARD Sounds featured by AppleiOSapps · DE, IN
- ✏️ARD Sounds added hidden keywords: mediathekiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️ARD Sounds: description updatedAndroid· US
- 🔎ARD Sounds reached Top 10 for “sounds”iOS#10 in Colombia search · popularity 37
- 📊ARD Sounds passed 10k downloads a dayiOS7-day average, our estimate
- ✏️ARD Sounds: new iPad screenshotsiOS· DE
- ✏️ARD Sounds: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · DE
- 📦ARD Sounds updated to version 4.8.1iOSMit dieser Version wird der Chat mit deinen Radioredaktionen noch lebendiger: Für geteilte Links werden jetzt Vorschaubilder angezeigt, und Videos kannst du ab sofort im Vollbild anschauen.
Außerdem haben wir:
* Die Auto-Download-Einstellungen überarbeitet, damit du deine Downloads komfortabler und verlässlicher steuern kannst
* Einen Fehler behoben, bei dem Elemente in Untermenüs verschwinden konnten
Wie immer haben wir zusätzlich kleinere Fehler behoben und die Performance verbessert, damit ARD Sounds noch stabiler läuft.… more - 🔎ARD Sounds reached Top 10 for “sounds”iOS#7 in Malaysia search · popularity 44
- 🔎ARD Sounds reached Top 10 for “sounds”iOS#10 in Sweden search · popularity 38
- 📦ARD Sounds updated to version 4.8.0iOSRelease Notes ARD Sounds iOS 4.8.0
Was ist neu?
Mit dieser Version wird der Chat mit deinen Radioredaktionen noch lebendiger: Für geteilte Links werden jetzt Vorschaubilder angezeigt, und Videos kannst du ab sofort im Vollbild anschauen.
Außerdem haben wir:
* Die Auto-Download-Einstellungen überarbeitet, damit du deine Downloads komfortabler und verlässlicher steuern kannst
* Einen Fehler behoben, bei dem Elemente in Untermenüs verschwinden konnten
Wie immer haben wir zusätzlich kleinere Fehler behoben und die Performance verbessert, damit ARD Sounds noch stabiler läuft.… more - 📈ARD Sounds entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Music & Audio · NL
- 📈ARD Sounds charting in a new countryAndroidNetherlands
- 📈ARD Sounds new best rank in the overall chart: #13iOSTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈ARD Sounds new best rank in the overall chart: #20iOSTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 📈ARD Sounds entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Entertainment · NL
- 📈ARD Sounds charting in a new country in 2 chartsiOSNetherlands · Sweden
- 🔎ARD Sounds reached Top 10 for “sounds”iOS#9 in Spain search · popularity 39
- ✏️ARD Sounds added hidden keywords: tagesschauiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈ARD Sounds new best rank in the overall chart: #14AndroidTop Free · All Apps · DE
- 🆕ARD Sounds first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidGermany
- 🆕ARD Sounds first spotted by AppInsideriOS#28 in Top Free · All Apps · Germany
- 📦ARD Sounds version 4.7.0iOSNo release notes
- 🆕ARD Sounds released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕ARD Sounds released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Music & Audio FreeARD Sounds at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free audio streaming app by public broadcaster SWR that aggregates podcasts, audiobooks, live radio, and news from the ARD network for German-speaking audiences. The app ranks #5 in Germany's Free Entertainment charts and #46 in overall Free apps, indicating strong traction within its specific media niche.
Similar apps: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible
App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
ARD Sounds’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v4.6.1 · checked 27 Sep 2026
ARD Sounds downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 5k+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where ARD Sounds's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How ARD Sounds makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #9 Entertainment Free | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #1 Music & Audio Free | 2 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 464 | 100% | ▲ +15% |
 Netherlands | 1.5 | 0% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 62k |
| Google Play | 3.6 ★ | 34k 42 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.2 ★ weighted by ratings | 97k |
What users say about ARD Sounds
From the 17 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong frustration with the app's instability, crashes, and poor integration with third-party devices like Sonos and CarPlay. Many complain that the new interface is distracting and slower than previous station-specific apps, particularly for live radio access.
Mostly negative (24% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
About ARD Sounds
Entdecke eine neue Art des Hörens: emotional, informativ, inspirierend. Ob Krimi für die Autofahrt, True-Crime-Podcast, Fußball-Live-Reportage oder Kinderpodcast zum Einschlafen – die ARD Sounds App bringt dir Audio auf höchstem Niveau, wann und wo du willst.
Deine kostenlose Podcast & Radio App
• Podcasts auf Deutsch: Politik, Kultur, Wissen, True Crime, Dokus, Comedy, Sport und mehr – alle wichtigen ARD Podcasts in einer App.
• Hörbücher & Hörspiele: Fantasy, Klassiker, Romane und Kinderhörspiele – viele Inhalte kannst du kostenlos streamen und zum später Hören merken.
• Live Radio: Höre deine Lieblingssender wie NDR 1 Niedersachsen, WDR 2, SWR3, BR-Programme oder Deutschlandradio jederzeit live – Digitalradio in bester Qualität.
• Nachrichten & Live-Sport: Von NDR Info über BR24 bis zu großen Sportereignissen – bleib mit aktuellen News, Hintergründen und Reportagen immer auf dem Laufenden.
Mehr Komfort beim Podcast Hören
• Podcasts offline hören: Lade Folgen herunter und nutze die App als Podcast Player – perfekt für Bahn, Flugzeug oder unterwegs ohne Empfang.
• Eigene Playlists & Merkliste: Erstelle persönliche Playlists mit deinen liebsten Podcasts, Hörbüchern und Radiosendungen.
• Weiterhören auf allen Geräten: Mit deinem ARD-Konto synchronisierst du Favoriten und Verlauf zwischen Smartphone, Web und anderen Geräten.
• Intuitive Bedienung: Finde schnell neue Podcasts kostenlos auf Deutsch – nach Thema, Sender oder Stimmung.
Radio & Podcasts in einer App
ARD Sounds bündelt das Beste aus Podcast, Hörspiel, Hörbuch und Radio: die Programme von BR, HR, MDR, NDR, RBB, Radio Bremen, SR, SWR, WDR und dem Deutschlandradio in einer modernen Radio App.
Für alle, die Audio lieben
ARD Sounds ist deine App für Podcasts, Hörbücher, Hörspiele, Live-Radio, Nachrichten und Wissen – mit Tiefe, Herz und Haltung. Für alle, die Qualität schätzen. Für alle, die gern hören. Für alle, die verbunden bleiben wollen – mit den Stimmen, die sie lieben. Jetzt kostenlos herunterladen und eintauchen.
ARD Sounds App Store
ARD Sounds gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
ARD Sounds is #9 in Entertainment Free in Germany and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Entertainment FreeARD Sounds at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free audio streaming app by public broadcaster SWR that aggregates podcasts, audiobooks, live radio, and news from the ARD network for German-speaking audiences. The app ranks #5 in Germany's Free Entertainment charts and #46 in overall Free apps, indicating strong traction within its specific media niche.
Similar apps: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible
ARD Sounds on the App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
ARD Sounds’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
ARD Sounds downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where ARD Sounds's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How ARD Sounds makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | EntertainmentFree | #9 |
| Germany | All AppsFree | #56 |
Apps near ARD Sounds on the chart
Entertainment Free, around #9.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (2)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 464 | 100% | ▲ +15% |
| Netherlands | 1.5 | 0% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about ARD Sounds
From the 17 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express strong frustration with the app's instability, crashes, and poor integration with third-party devices like Sonos and CarPlay. Many complain that the new interface is distracting and slower than previous station-specific apps, particularly for live radio access.
Mostly negative (24% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
About ARD Sounds
Entdecke eine neue Art des Hörens: emotional, informativ, inspirierend. Ob Krimi für die Autofahrt, True-Crime-Podcast, Fußball-Live-Reportage oder Kinderpodcast zum Einschlafen – die ARD Sounds App bringt dir Audio auf höchstem Niveau, wann und wo du willst.
Deine kostenlose Podcast & Radio App
• Podcasts auf Deutsch: Politik, Kultur, Wissen, True Crime, Dokus, Comedy, Sport und mehr – alle wichtigen ARD Podcasts in einer App.
• Hörbücher & Hörspiele: Fantasy, Klassiker, Romane und Kinderhörspiele – viele Inhalte kannst du kostenlos streamen und zum später Hören merken.
• Live Radio: Höre deine Lieblingssender wie NDR 1 Niedersachsen, WDR 2, SWR3, BR-Programme oder Deutschlandradio jederzeit live – Digitalradio in bester Qualität.
• Nachrichten & Live-Sport: Von NDR Info über BR24 bis zu großen Sportereignissen – bleib mit aktuellen News, Hintergründen und Reportagen immer auf dem Laufenden.
Mehr Komfort beim Podcast Hören
• Podcasts offline hören: Lade Folgen herunter und nutze die App als Podcast Player – perfekt für Bahn, Flugzeug oder unterwegs ohne Empfang.
• Eigene Playlists & Merkliste: Erstelle persönliche Playlists mit deinen liebsten Podcasts, Hörbüchern und Radiosendungen.
• Weiterhören auf allen Geräten: Mit deinem ARD-Konto synchronisierst du Favoriten und Verlauf zwischen Smartphone, Web und anderen Geräten.
• Intuitive Bedienung: Finde schnell neue Podcasts kostenlos auf Deutsch – nach Thema, Sender oder Stimmung.
Radio & Podcasts in einer App
ARD Sounds bündelt das Beste aus Podcast, Hörspiel, Hörbuch und Radio: die Programme von BR, HR, MDR, NDR, RBB, Radio Bremen, SR, SWR, WDR und dem Deutschlandradio in einer modernen Radio App.
Für alle, die Audio lieben
ARD Sounds ist deine App für Podcasts, Hörbücher, Hörspiele, Live-Radio, Nachrichten und Wissen – mit Tiefe, Herz und Haltung. Für alle, die Qualität schätzen. Für alle, die gern hören. Für alle, die verbunden bleiben wollen – mit den Stimmen, die sie lieben. Jetzt kostenlos herunterladen und eintauchen.
Latest updates
Store changes
What ARD Sounds changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio Android
ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio is #1 in Music & Audio Free on Google Play in Germany and charting in 2 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Music & Audio FreeARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free audio streaming app from Germany's public broadcaster ARD offering podcasts, live radio, audiobooks, and news for German-speaking audiences. The app currently holds the #1 position in the German Music & Audio Free category and ranks #48 in the overall German Free Apps chart.
Similar apps: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, BBC Sounds
ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v4.6.1 · checked 27 Sep 2026
Its iPhone app is most likely native Swift.
ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Music & AudioFree | #1 |
| Germany | All AppsFree | #52 |
| Netherlands | Music & AudioFree | #189 |
Apps near ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio on the chart
Music & Audio Free, around #1.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio
From the 76 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users are highly dissatisfied with recent technical regressions, particularly regarding background playback failures, broken offline modes, and excessive data consumption. While the content library is praised, the app's instability on Android Auto, smart speakers, and standard streaming makes it largely unusable for many.
Mixed (46% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and its features and content. The main complaints are about connection and sync problems, and recent updates. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “Works well with some minor bugs here and there”
- Features & content: “Klar und reich an Content”
- Useful: “It is highly recommended l”
- Speed & performance: “vorher lagen die zusammen”
Common complaints
- Connection & sync: “app hangs, doesn't sync well with Android Auto”
- Updates: “Das letzte Update ist eine einzige Katastrophe”
- Crashes & bugs: “Nur leider werden die 'bugs' immer mehr”
- Design: “Das sieht aus, als hättet ihr die UI im KI-Kindergarten programmieren lassen”
About ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio
Discover a new way of listening: emotional, informative, inspiring. Whether it's a crime thriller for the car ride, a true crime podcast, live football commentary, or a children's podcast to help you fall asleep – the ARD Sounds app brings you top-quality audio, whenever and wherever you want.
🌟Your free podcast & radio app
• 🎙️Podcasts in German: politics, culture, science, true crime, documentaries, comedy, sports, and more – all the important ARD podcasts in one app.
• 📚 Audiobooks & Radio Plays: Fantasy, classics, novels, and children's audio dramas – you can stream many titles for free and save them to listen to later.
• 📻 Live Radio: Listen to your favorite stations like NDR 1 Niedersachsen, WDR 2, SWR3, BR programs, or Deutschlandradio live anytime – digital radio in the best quality.
• 📰 News & Live Sports: From NDR Info and BR24 to major sporting events – stay up-to-date with the latest news, background information, and reports.
⚙️ More Convenience When Listening to Podcasts
• 💾 Listen to podcasts offline: Download episodes and use the app as a podcast player – perfect for trains, planes, or when you're out and about without reception.
• 💽 Personal Playlists & Watchlists: Create personal playlists with your favorite podcasts, audiobooks, and radio shows.
• 🔁 Continue listening on all devices: With your ARD account, you can sync your favorites and history between your smartphone, web browser, and other devices.
• 🔍 Intuitive operation: Quickly find new podcasts in German for free – by topic, station, or mood.
📡 Radio & Podcasts in one app
ARD Sounds brings together the best of podcasts, radio plays, audiobooks, and radio: the programs from BR, HR, MDR, NDR, RBB, Radio Bremen, SR, SWR, WDR, and Deutschlandradio in one modern radio app.
❤️ For everyone who loves audio
ARD Sounds is your app for podcasts, audiobooks, radio plays, live radio, news, and knowledge – with depth, heart, and conviction. For everyone who appreciates quality. For everyone who loves to listen. For everyone who wants to stay connected – with the voices they love. Download now for free and immerse yourself.
📻 You can find these radio stations in ARD Sounds
• BR: Bayern 1, Bayern 2, Bayern 3, BR Klassik, BR24, BR Schlager, BR Heimat
• hr: hr1, hr2-kultur, hr3, hr4, hr INFO, DASDING from hr
• MDR: MDR SACHSEN, MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT, MDR THÜRINGEN, MDR AKTUELL, MDR KULTUR, MDR JUMP, MDR SPUTNIK, MDR Schlagerwelt, MDR TWEENS
• NDR: NDR 90.3, NDR 1 Niedersachsen, NDR 1 Radio MV, NDR 1 Welle Nord, NDR 2, NDR Kultur, NDR Info, N-JOY, NDR Schlager, NDR Blue
• Radio Bremen: Bremen Eins, Bremen Zwei, Bremen Vier, Breme
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Store changes
What ARD Sounds: Podcast & Radio changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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