AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Books Apps on iOS in UAE: Q2 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of top book apps on iOS in the UAE during Q2 2025, including revenue, downloads, and active user data from Sensor Tower.
During the second quarter of 2025, the book apps on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied performance trends. Here's an overview based on data from Sensor Tower.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at around $17.3K at the end of March and dropping to a low of $12.1K in mid-June. Downloads started at 335 in the first week of April and climbed to 503 by the end of June. Active users began at 5.2K and decreased to 4.3K by the end of the quarter.
Litres: Books and audiobooks experienced a gradual increase in revenue, ending the quarter at $5.4K. Downloads remained relatively low, with a high of 129 in late April. Active user numbers showed a modest rise from 246 to 289 over the quarter.
Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran had a notable revenue peak of $5.6K in late April, with a general positive trend culminating at $4.7K in the last week of June. Weekly downloads varied, starting at 1.35K and closing at 924. Active users displayed a fluctuating pattern, starting at 12.1K and ending at 14.8K.
Storytel - Audiobooks Library revenue saw a dip mid-quarter but recovered to $3.4K at the end of June. Downloads climbed from 156 to 289 over the quarter. Active users grew steadily, reaching 542 by the end of June.
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories saw an increase in revenue, peaking at $3.8K in mid-June, with a slight decrease to $2.5K by the quarter's end. Downloads varied, with a peak of 436 in mid-May. Active users gradually increased, ending at 2.9K.
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