Top 5 Books and Reference Apps in the US in Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the top 5 Books and Reference apps on a unified platform in the United States showcased notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the performance of these apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audio Entertainment saw a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $5.5M in early August and ending the quarter at around $5.3M. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 150K and 170K. Active users hovered around 2.8M, with minor variations throughout the quarter.

GoodNovel - Web Novel, Fiction maintained steady weekly revenue, reaching around $809K in mid-August. However, downloads showed a declining trend, dropping from 28K at the start of the quarter to 11K by the end. Active users also saw a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 287K.

WebNovel experienced a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings around $266K to $321K. Weekly downloads decreased from 11K to 4.8K over the quarter. Active users remained fairly constant, averaging around 100K throughout the period.

Dreame-Read Romance Stories saw a peak in weekly revenue at $590K in late July, ending the quarter at around $396K. Downloads increased significantly mid-quarter, reaching up to 14.6K in early August. Active users peaked at 215K in the same period, stabilizing at around 182K by the end of September.

Ancestry: Family History & DNA had consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $510K by the end of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated between 31K and 41K, while active users remained relatively stable, finishing the quarter at approximately 281K.

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