In the first quarter of 2025, the top book applications in the Middle East showed varied trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts maintained a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $61K in late February. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 4.9K in mid-March, while active users saw a decline from 52.3K to 48K by the end of the quarter.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced a significant spike in downloads in March, peaking at 7.8K. Revenue remained relatively stable, with a notable peak of $26K in late February. Active users showed a steady increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 20.5K.

Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran saw a dramatic rise in downloads in early March, hitting an impressive 74K. Revenue followed an upward trend, peaking at $18.5K at the end of March. Active users increased steadily, reaching 286K by the quarter's end.

Litres: Books and audiobooks showed consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $9.2K in early February. Downloads remained stable, with a slight peak of 306 in early February. Active user numbers hovered around 900 throughout the quarter.

أبجد: كتب - روايات - قصص عربية displayed a steady increase in active users, reaching 27.6K by the end of March. Revenue peaked at $11.5K in late January, while downloads spiked to 6.1K at the end of March.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025

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