Top 5 iOS Books Apps in the US: Q4 2021 Performance

In Q4 2021, the top 5 Books apps on the iOS platform in the United States showcased diverse performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insightful metrics for Audible: Audio Entertainment, Amazon Kindle, Wattpad - Read & Write Stories, Libby, the Library App, and Goodreads: Book Reviews.

Audible: Audio Entertainment experienced a robust performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue saw a peak of around $2.7M in the week of December 20, ending the quarter on a high note with $2.6M in the final week. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a low of approximately 90K in mid-December and peaking at 117K in the last week of the year. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 1.5M to 1.6M, with a slight increase to 1.6M in the final week.

Amazon Kindle maintained steady growth in Q4 2021. Weekly revenue ranged from about $1.3K to $2.3K, peaking in early December. Downloads showed a significant increase towards the end of the quarter, rising from 83K in late September to 117K in the final week of December. Active users increased from approximately 1.6M to 1.8M, reflecting a growing user base.

Wattpad - Read & Write Stories displayed varied trends in Q4. Weekly revenue peaked at around $150K in late November but saw a decline to approximately $79K by the end of December. Downloads exhibited a notable rise towards the end of the quarter, reaching 123K in the last week. The app maintained a strong active user base, fluctuating around 3.6M to 3.8M, with a slight dip in the final week.

Libby, the Library App showed a consistent download trend, peaking at 57K in the last week of December. Active users remained stable, with a notable increase from approximately 776K in late September to 867K in the final week of the year.

Goodreads: Book Reviews saw a significant peak in downloads at 87K in the last week of December, up from 23K in late September. Active users also increased, starting at about 298K and reaching 412K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.