Top 5 Books and Reference Apps in the UK Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the Books and Reference category saw impressive performances from the top five apps in the United Kingdom. Here's a detailed look at their weekly trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audio Entertainment experienced a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $462K in mid-September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 37K in mid-July before stabilizing around 30K by the end of September. The app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users hovering around 650K throughout the quarter.

Amazon Kindle saw steady weekly downloads, with a notable peak at 28K in early July. Active users grew steadily, starting at 423K in late June and reaching over 512K by mid-September. Despite minimal revenue generation, the app's user engagement remained strong.

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab had a mixed quarter in downloads, starting with a high of 27K in early July but dropping to around 8K by the end of September. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 112K in late June to nearly 130K by mid-September.

Libby, the Library App enjoyed steady weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 8.5K in mid-September. Active users remained stable throughout the quarter, averaging around 65K. Despite the lack of revenue data, the app's consistent user engagement highlights its popularity.

Wattpad - Read & Write Stories saw varied trends in weekly downloads, with a peak of 11.5K in early July and a low of 5.8K in mid-September. Revenue peaked at $21.7K in late July but saw a decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated, starting at 595K in late June and ending at approximately 499K by the end of September.

For more in-depth insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.