Q3 2024: Top 5 iOS Books Apps in the US

In the third quarter of 2024, the top-performing books apps on iOS in the United States showcased varied trends across 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 maintained a strong presence with weekly revenue consistently hovering around $5M to $6M, peaking at approximately $6.4M in early September. Downloads fluctuated slightly, reaching a high of around 114K in late July before settling near 96K by the end of September. Weekly active users remained steady, mostly ranging between 1.6M and 1.7M.

Libby, the library app did not generate revenue but showed robust engagement. Downloads peaked at about 89K in mid-August before decreasing to around 72K by the end of September. The app maintained a solid user base, with active users consistently around 1.6M to 1.7M throughout the quarter.

Amazon Kindle saw a modest revenue trend, starting at about $10K and ending at around $6.4K. Downloads experienced fluctuations, peaking at approximately 88K in late August, while weekly active users remained stable, mostly between 1.6M and 1.7M.

Goodreads: Book Reviews did not report any revenue, but downloads varied, with a peak of about 48K in mid-August and a decrease to around 33K by the end of September. Weekly active users showed slight declines, ranging from 480K to 430K over the quarter.

hoopla Digital also did not generate revenue but had a notable download peak of about 43K in mid-August. Weekly active users demonstrated resilience, climbing from around 460K to 477K by the quarter's end.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the books app market on iOS in the US during Q3 2024. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.