In the first quarter of 2025, the books category on iOS in Saudi Arabia saw intriguing trends with the top five applications showcasing diverse performance metrics. Here’s a detailed look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends based on Sensor Tower data.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts maintained a remarkable position with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $9.1K in the last week of March. Downloads showed moderate fluctuations, with a high of 277 in early January. Active users displayed a steady rise, reaching 3.6K by the end of the quarter.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced a peak in revenue at $6.7K in late February. The app's downloads remained stable, averaging around 450 per week, while active users grew consistently, surpassing 7.2K by March’s end.

ختمة Khatmah - مصحف،أذان،أذكار recorded a significant surge in downloads, particularly in late February, reaching over 57K. Revenue also saw a dramatic increase, peaking at $7.4K mid-March. Active users consistently exceeded 700K, marking it as a standout performer.

أبجد: كتب - روايات - قصص عربية demonstrated a steady revenue stream, peaking at $5.1K in late January. Downloads spiked to 3.6K in early March, while active users ranged around 10.7K towards the quarter's conclusion.

Finally, Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran showed a dynamic trend with revenue peaking at $4.9K in the last week of March. Downloads experienced a significant spike, reaching over 32K in early March. Active users maintained a strong presence, averaging around 100K throughout the quarter.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the books app market in Saudi Arabia. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: March 2025

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