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Top 5 iOS Books Apps Performance in the UK for Q2 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top iOS books apps in the UK for Q2 2025, including download and active user data from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 iOS Books Apps Performance in the UK for Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, several prominent books apps on the iOS platform showed interesting performance trends in the United Kingdom. Here's a closer look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts maintained a strong presence, with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $707K at the end of April. Downloads were relatively stable, ranging from 12K to 15K weekly, while active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 1.9M and peaking at 2.05M in early June.

Amazon Kindle saw weekly downloads ranging from 9K to 11K, with a notable increase in active users, peaking at around 975K in mid-June. The app did not generate revenue during this period.

World of Books App experienced a decline in downloads from 5.8K to 2.3K by the end of June. However, active users grew consistently, reaching over 20K towards the quarter's end.

Goodreads: Book Reviews downloads varied from 3.8K to 5.4K, with active users peaking at 422K in late May, indicating a solid engagement despite no revenue generation.

Finally, Libby, the library app had a steady download rate, peaking at 5.6K in early April. Active users remained stable, with a slight peak at 153K in late April.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025