AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 iOS Books Apps in the US: Q3 2025 Performance Review
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 iOS books apps in the US during Q3 2025, including revenue, downloads, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top five books applications on the iOS platform in the United States demonstrated varied performance, as reported by Sensor Tower.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at around $6.4M at the beginning of July and tapering off to approximately $5.1M by the end of September. Weekly downloads for the app remained strong, with numbers oscillating between 82K and 107K. Meanwhile, active users showed a slight decline, starting from 12.8M and ending at 12.7M.
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories experienced a consistent revenue stream, with numbers hovering around $600K throughout the quarter. Downloads saw an increase, peaking at about 23K in mid-September, while active users dipped from 139K to just over 113K by quarter's end.
Novellair displayed a declining trend in revenue, starting from $422K in early July and dropping to $146K by late September. Downloads mirrored this trend, falling from 6K to just over 2K. Active users maintained a relatively stable presence, fluctuating around 52K.
For Shonen Jump Manga & Comics, revenue showed a significant increase, reaching $448K in late September from $185K in early July. Downloads varied, with a noticeable spike to 16K in mid-September. Active users surged from 401K to nearly 429K.
Finally, NovelBar presented an upward trend in revenue, climbing to $460K by early September before settling at $243K at quarter's end. Downloads were relatively low, peaking at approximately 4.5K. Active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly around 35K.
For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's official platform where comprehensive app analytics are available.
