Top 5 iOS Books Apps in Europe: Q1 2025 Performance

The first quarter of 2025 saw intriguing trends in the performance of leading books applications on iOS in Europe. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps experienced varying patterns in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts started the quarter with a robust weekly revenue of approximately $1.3M, reaching a peak of $1.6M in late February. Downloads began at 67.6K, gradually declining to 41.3K by the end of March. Active users showed a slight decrease from 5M to 4.8M over the quarter.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library maintained steady weekly revenue, peaking at $204K in late February. Downloads started at 26.8K and saw a mild decline, ending the quarter at 22.4K. Active users fluctuated around 800K, with a slight dip towards the end of the quarter.

Galatea: Books & Audiobooks experienced a downward trend in weekly revenue, starting at $198K and reaching a low of $91.7K mid-March, before slightly recovering to $124K. Downloads decreased from 18.2K to 8.2K, while active users saw a marginal decline from 106K to 97K.

Litres: Books and audiobooks showed consistent revenue, peaking at $98K in late February. Downloads started at 19.5K, with a gradual decline to 14.6K by March's end. Active users decreased from 1.25M to 1.07M over the quarter.

Finally, Audioteka saw a steady revenue trend, peaking at $91K in late February. Downloads began at 7.8K, decreasing to 5.1K by the quarter's end. Active users fluctuated around 150K, ending slightly lower at 148K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the app market in Europe, with each app navigating unique trends in user engagement and revenue performance. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.