Top 5 iOS Book Apps in Australia: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top book applications on iOS in Australia demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into their market dynamics.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw fluctuations in revenue, peaking at approximately $290K in early May, before experiencing a decline to around $191K by the end of June. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 5.2K weekly, while active users hovered near 700K throughout the quarter.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $53K in late April. Downloads varied slightly, reaching up to 1.2K in late April, with active users maintaining a steady rise, closing the quarter at approximately 14.5K.

Galatea: Books & Audiobooks experienced a decline in revenue, from $25K in early April to about $11K by mid-June. Downloads and active users followed a similar trend, with downloads starting at 1.8K in April and reducing to 1K by June, while active users ended the quarter at about 4.3K.

Novellair exhibited a significant increase in revenue, peaking at $25K in mid-June. Downloads were more sporadic, peaking at 676 in late June, and active users showed a steady growth, concluding the quarter near 4.7K.

Literie showed a varied revenue performance, with a peak of $23K in mid-April, and concluded June at around $18K. Downloads remained low but consistent, peaking at 653 in early June, while active users grew slightly, ending the quarter at 3.5K.

These trends provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape and user engagement within the book app category in Australia. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.