Top 5 Books Apps Performance in the Middle East Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top book applications on the unified platform in the Middle East exhibited varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the metrics for these leading apps.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw a gradual decline in weekly revenue, starting at about $49K and dropping to around $40K by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, beginning at 3.5K, dipping mid-quarter, and then recovering to 3.5K again. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 37K throughout the quarter.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories experienced a significant surge in weekly revenue, soaring from $8K to over $41K. Downloads mirrored this trend, peaking at 20K in mid-September before settling at 13.5K. Active users consistently increased, reaching over 50K by the quarter's end.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library maintained a steady revenue stream, averaging around $18K weekly, with a slight dip in mid-September. Downloads showed a downward trend, decreasing from 6.7K to 3.5K. Active users saw minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at approximately 17K.

Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran displayed a remarkable increase in downloads, skyrocketing from 10K to over 131K. Revenue also climbed, starting at $16K and peaking at $27K. Active users grew steadily, reaching over 400K by late September.

Litres: Books and audiobooks showed stable performance with weekly revenue hovering around $9K. Downloads remained low, averaging around 250 per week, while active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at about 950.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, provide a comprehensive overview of the book apps' performance in Q3 2025 in the Middle East. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.