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

In the first quarter of 2025, the top book applications on iOS in the United States showed varied performance metrics. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights the trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for each app. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts by Audible, Inc. experienced a notable peak in weekly revenue, reaching around $11M in early February. Weekly downloads started strong at 138K but gradually declined to 96K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated, starting at 13.9M and closing the quarter at 13.3M.

Libby, the library app from OverDrive, Inc. maintained a steady weekly download rate, beginning at 137K and tapering to 75K. Active users showed minor fluctuations, with numbers ranging from 7.3M at the start to 7.2M at the end of the quarter.

Amazon Kindle, developed by AMZN Mobile LLC, recorded a slight increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $723. Weekly downloads decreased from 119K to 59K, while active users started at 7.3M and ended at 6.7M.

Goodreads: Book Reviews saw a significant drop in weekly downloads from 254K to 34K. Active users decreased from 4.2M to just over 3M by the end of March.

Hoopla Digital by Midwest Tape, LLC had consistent downloads, starting at 47K and ending at 30K. Active users showed growth, closing the quarter at 1.4M.

These trends provide an overview of the dynamic performance of popular book apps in the US, reflecting changes in user engagement and revenue generation over the quarter.