In the fourth quarter of 2025, several book applications experienced varying levels of engagement on the iOS platform in Sweden. Here, we delve into the performance of the top five apps, using data from Sensor Tower.

Biblio saw fluctuating weekly downloads, peaking at 2.9K in late October before declining to 2.3K by the end of December. Active users began at 50.4K, increased to 53.2K in early October, and ended the quarter at approximately 52K.

BookBeat: Audiobooks & E-books experienced a gradual decline in downloads, starting at 2.7K and dropping to 1.5K by mid-December, before a slight recovery to 2.1K at the end of the quarter. Active users followed a similar trend, beginning at 106.6K and decreasing to 98.2K by the end of December.

Nextory: Audiobooks & E-books maintained a steady download trend, with numbers hovering around 2K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight decline, starting at 71.3K and ending at 74.8K in December.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library had a consistent download rate, beginning at 2.2K and ending at 2.1K. Active users increased from 111K to 117.9K over the quarter, showcasing a stable user engagement.

Finally, Bokus Play Ljudböcker E-böcker showed a modest download rate, starting at 480 and reaching 333 by the end of December. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around 22K.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026