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AI Insights · Timothy · October 2022

Top 5 Books and Reference Apps in Australia for Q3 2022

Explore the performance of the top 5 Books and Reference apps on a unified platform in Australia during Q3 2022, featuring trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Books and Reference Apps in Australia for Q3 2022

During the third quarter of 2022, the top Books and Reference apps in Australia demonstrated varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the data from Sensor Tower for the leading apps in this category:

Audible: Audio Entertainment from Audible, Inc. showed impressive revenue growth, starting at approximately $208K in late June and peaking at nearly $249K in mid-September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable increase to 18K in early September. Active users also saw a rise, reaching a high of 340K in mid-September.

Amazon Kindle maintained steady download numbers, averaging around 7K per week. Active users hovered around the 90K mark throughout the quarter, showcasing consistent engagement among its user base.

King James Bible - Verse+Audio saw a decline in both downloads and active users over the quarter. Downloads dropped from 3.3K in late June to 829 by the end of September. Active users decreased from 85K to 70K during the same period. Revenue remained modest, generally staying below $200 per week.

Libby, the Library App experienced stable download numbers, averaging around 5K weekly, with a slight increase to 5.5K in early September. Active users grew incrementally, starting at 35K and reaching nearly 40K by the end of the quarter.

BorrowBox Library from Bolinda digital saw a consistent weekly download rate, ranging between 3.3K and 4.5K. Active users remained steady, fluctuating between 25K and 27K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and further data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2022