In the second quarter of 2025, several book applications showed notable performance on the unified platform in Saudi Arabia. Here’s a detailed look at the top five apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $10.7K in the week of June 9. Downloads reached a high of 2.3K by the week of June 23, while active users decreased from 9.9K at the start of the quarter to 6.8K by the end.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced a significant spike in revenue, hitting $8.8K in late June. The app's downloads were highest in early April at 5.1K, but settled at 1.3K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a gradual decline, ending the quarter at 10.2K.

Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at 10.6K in mid-May. Revenue saw notable peaks, reaching $7K in late May. Active users remained robust, with numbers rising to 214.5K by the end of June.

The app أبجد: كتب - روايات - قصص عربية showed a consistent revenue flow, peaking at $5.9K in early June. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 4.3K in late March and stabilizing around 2.3K by the end of June. Active users increased significantly, reaching 24.8K at the quarter's close.

Finally, ختمة Khatmah - مصحف،أذان،أذكار saw its weekly downloads peak at 13.3K in early June. Revenue also showed a rise, with a high of $3.6K in the same period. The app maintained a high number of active users, with numbers peaking at 891.3K in early June.

These trends provide a snapshot of the dynamic app market in Saudi Arabia, with more detailed insights available through Sensor Tower.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025

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