Top 5 Books Apps in UAE: Q2 2025 Performance Overview

In the second quarter of 2025, the top 5 books applications in the United Arab Emirates saw varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how each app fared based on data from Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts demonstrated a steady weekly revenue, fluctuating between $14.4K and $19.8K. Downloads peaked at 3.4K in late June, while active users showed a decline early in the quarter but rebounded to nearly 9.7K by the end of June.

Litres: Books and audiobooks had weekly revenue ranging from $3.6K to $5.4K, with a noticeable increase towards the end of the quarter. Downloads remained low, with a slight increase to 166 in the last week of June. Active users followed a similar pattern, rising to 341 by quarter's end.

Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran showed a diverse trend, with revenue reaching $6.5K in late April and $5.5K at the end of June. Downloads were stable, with a notable spike to 2.8K in late May. The app maintained a robust active user base, peaking at over 32.7K in late May.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, reaching $4.3K in late June. Downloads saw a significant rise to 1.8K in late April, while active users peaked at 1.7K in the same period before stabilizing around 900.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories increased its weekly revenue from $2.4K to $5.5K by mid-June. Downloads were highest in late April at 736, and active users saw a peak of 7K in late April, maintaining stability throughout the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the books app market in the UAE. For more detailed analysis and insights, check out Sensor Tower.