Top 5 Books Apps Performance on iOS in New Zealand Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the books category on iOS in New Zealand showcased notable trends across the top five applications. Here's a detailed look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

• Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts witnessed a rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $27.7K by the end of February. Weekly downloads started at around 797 and gradually decreased to 639 by the end of March. The app maintained a stable user base, with weekly active users fluctuating between 36.4K and 43.4K.

• GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories experienced steady weekly revenue, starting at $5K and slightly increasing to $4.6K by the end of March. Weekly downloads saw a low beginning at 296, dipping mid-quarter, but recovered to 161. Active users showed a mild decline from 2.9K to 2.5K.

• Galatea: Books & Audiobooks had a consistent weekly revenue with minor fluctuations, ending Q1 at $2.4K. Downloads were initially 282, dropping to 119 mid-quarter, then rising to 249. Active users remained stable, ranging from 699 to 713.

• Novellair saw an increase in weekly revenue, reaching a high of $2.4K at the end of January, then maintaining around $1.9K. Downloads were minimal, starting at 57 and showing a slight increase to 73 by the end of March. Active users remained steady, fluctuating between 804 and 871.

• JoyLit demonstrated consistent revenue growth, peaking at $1.5K mid-March. Downloads began at 179, decreased mid-quarter, but rose again to 116. The active user base showed a slight increase from 695 to 706.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the books category on iOS in New Zealand. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.