Top 5 Books and Reference Apps on Android in Africa - Q4 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the top 5 Books and Reference applications on Android in Africa showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers valuable insights into the performance of these apps.

GoodNovel - Web Novel, Fiction

GoodNovel experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $16.3K in the week of December 19 and reaching $16.9K by the end of December. Weekly downloads showed significant growth mid-quarter, reaching 10.2K in the week of December 5. Active users also saw an upward trend, peaking at 52.5K in early December.

Audible: Audio Entertainment

Audible's weekly revenue saw a consistent rise, reaching around $10.2K in late November and peaking at $10.9K in the final week of December. Downloads remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, and active users slightly declined from 42.6K in late September to 39.1K at the end of December.

Joyread

Joyread experienced a decline in weekly revenue, starting at $7.2K in late September and dropping to $4.5K by the end of December. Downloads also decreased, with a notable drop from 5.6K in late September to just over 1K in mid-December. Active users followed a similar trend, decreasing from 7.9K to 3.8K over the quarter.

Dreame-Read Romance Stories

Dreame-Read Romance Stories had a mixed quarter with weekly revenue fluctuating, peaking at $5.7K in late October and then decreasing to $3.4K by the end of December. The app saw a peak in downloads at 3.9K in late October, while active users fluctuated but ended the quarter with a slight increase, reaching 76.6K in the final week.

MoboReader

MoboReader's revenue showed a declining trend, starting at $5.4K in late September and ending at $3K in the final week of December. Downloads also saw a significant decrease, from 4.4K in late September to just 606 in the last week of December. Active users mirrored this trend, dropping from 20K in late September to 11.4K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.