AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top 5 iOS Books Apps in the Netherlands: Q1 2025 Performance Review
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 books apps on iOS in the Netherlands during Q1 2025, featuring insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower data.
In the first quarter of 2025, the top books applications on iOS in the Netherlands showcased varied performance trends. Based on data from Sensor Tower, here’s a closer look at how these apps fared in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.
Storytel - Audiobooks Library saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $5.9K in late February. Its weekly downloads, however, experienced a gradual decline from around 3.3K at the start of January to approximately 1.8K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated but remained strong, peaking at 138K in early March.
Fluister had a notable surge in downloads, especially in March, with numbers soaring to 13.7K. Active users also rose significantly, reaching approximately 24.8K by the end of the quarter.
Broodje Dunner showed a unique pattern, with downloads jumping to over 11K in late March after a modest start. Despite no revenue data, the download activity suggests growing interest.
Goodreads: Book Reviews experienced a decline in downloads from 3.4K to 0.6K over the quarter. Active users showed variability but managed to recover to 58K by the end of March.
Finally, Kobo via bol had consistent active user numbers, maintaining a range between 56K and 67K. Downloads fluctuated, beginning at 1.8K and tapering to around 0.6K by the end of the quarter.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the books category on iOS in the Netherlands. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.
