Top 5 iOS Books Apps in the US: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top five books apps on the iOS platform in the United States showed varied performance trends. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps experienced fluctuations in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Audible: Audio Entertainment saw its weekly revenue peak at around $7.8M in early February, with a notable dip to $5.9M mid-February. Downloads started strong at 140K but gradually declined to approximately 100K by the end of March. Active users decreased from 1.76M to 1.61M over the quarter.

GoodNovel - Stories & Novels maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of $770K in late February. Downloads began at 19.8K and fell to about 8.7K by quarter's end, while active users hovered around 220K, with minor fluctuations.

Galatea: Books & Audiobooks experienced a significant drop in weekly revenue from $466K to $165K over the quarter. Downloads started at 17K and ended at 8.5K. Active users decreased from 117K to 102K, noting a dip in mid-March.

Literie had a surge in revenue in mid-February, reaching approximately $302K, before declining to $104K by March's end. Downloads fluctuated between 4.3K and 7.9K, with active users consistently increasing from 48K to 52K.

AnyStories-Good Novels & Books showed a notable rise in revenue, peaking at $354K in late March. Downloads remained relatively low, starting at 4.9K and slightly increasing to 4.2K by the end of the quarter. Active users saw a steady increase from 9.9K to 8.7K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of the books category on iOS in the US. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.