Top Books Apps Performance in Germany Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of top books apps on a unified platform in Germany showcased diverse trends across downloads, revenue, and active users, as revealed by Sensor Tower's data.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $505K in late June. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of about 26.4K in the week of June 23. The app maintained a robust user base, with active users ranging from 3.5M to 3.7M throughout the quarter.

Galatea: Books & Audiobooks experienced a steady weekly revenue increase, reaching around $70K in late May. Downloads peaked at about 8.3K in mid-May. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 55.6K to 71.4K by the end of the quarter.

NovelaGo: Stories and novels displayed varied weekly revenue, with a peak of approximately $31K at the start of April. Downloads reduced over the quarter, from about 2.6K to 1.8K. Active users increased from 7.8K to 10.6K by the end of June.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library had a gradual revenue rise, peaking at approximately $17.5K in late June. Downloads were highest at 5.5K in late April. Active users saw growth, rising from 38.7K to 41.8K during the quarter.

JoyRead-Fantasy Novel had fluctuating revenue, peaking at around $23.5K in early May. Downloads showed a decreasing trend, dropping to 513 by the end of June. Active users increased slightly, from 6.6K to 8.9K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights, explore the data available on Sensor Tower.