Top 5 Books and Reference Apps on Android in New Zealand: Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the leading Books and Reference applications on the Android platform in New Zealand showcased notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s an overview of the top 5 apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audio Entertainment experienced a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $14.9K in the final week of February. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 1.7K in the first week of January, while weekly active users saw a slight decline from 42.6K to 36.1K throughout the quarter.

GoodNovel - Web Novel, Fiction saw its weekly revenue peak at around $8.8K in the first week of January, but it dropped significantly to roughly $2.6K by mid-March before recovering slightly. Weekly downloads were highest at 1.2K in early January, decreasing to just 239 by the end of March. The app's active users ranged between 3.8K and 4.4K, with a dip to 3.0K in March.

Dreame-Read Romance Stories maintained steady weekly revenue, averaging around $4.4K, with a peak of $4.9K in late January. Downloads were relatively stable, ranging from 99 to 291 weekly. Active users saw a minor increase from 3.4K to 3.5K over the quarter.

Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks had a consistent revenue stream, averaging roughly $3.2K weekly. Downloads were modest, peaking at 138 in early January. Active users remained stable, around 700, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Joyread showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching $3.7K by the end of January. Downloads ranged between 63 and 137 weekly, while active users increased from 170 to 232 over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.