Top 5 Books Apps Performance in Europe Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 has seen intriguing developments in the books app category across Europe. Here, we delve into the performance of the top 5 applications on a unified platform, with data provided by Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audio Entertainment had a robust quarter, with weekly revenue fluctuating between $972K and $1.1M. Downloads were quite stable, starting at 131K and slightly decreasing to 124K by the end of Q3. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users peaking at around 3.2M in mid-August before settling at approximately 2.9M by the end of September.

For Litres: Books and audiobooks, revenue showcased a slight downward trend, beginning at $172K and ending at $155K. Downloads also saw a decline, from 60K at the start of the quarter to 45K by the end. However, weekly active users remained relatively steady, hovering around 500K throughout the quarter.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced minor fluctuations in revenue, ranging from $228K to $256K. The app's downloads varied slightly, peaking at 57K in late August. Active users showed a consistent pattern, with numbers oscillating around 1.1M, ending the quarter at 1.06M.

GALATEA: Novels & Audiobooks demonstrated a notable increase in revenue, reaching a high of $299K in mid-August before declining to $185K by the end of September. Downloads witnessed a significant drop from 86K at the beginning of the quarter to 32K towards the end. Weekly active users peaked at 324K in mid-August but saw a gradual decrease to 262K by the end of Q3.

Dreame - Read Best Romance showed a steady revenue trend, fluctuating between $83K and $122K. Downloads increased from 6.9K to a peak of 14.2K in mid-August, before declining to 7K at the end of the quarter. The app's active user base remained stable around 150K, showcasing consistency in user engagement.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.