Top 5 Book Apps Performance in the Middle East, Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top-performing book applications in the Middle East showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides an insightful look at these apps' performance on a unified platform.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw fluctuations in its weekly revenue, starting strong at approximately $50.9K and ending the quarter close to $49.1K. Weekly downloads peaked mid-June at around 6.5K, while weekly active users showed a stable trend, hovering around 43K to 48K.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced a notable increase in revenue towards the end of the quarter, reaching $23.9K. Downloads spiked in April, hitting 13.7K, but generally maintained a steady range. Active users fluctuated slightly, with a peak of approximately 22K in April.

Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran showed a moderate revenue trend with a peak of $17.5K in late June. Downloads were highest at the start of the quarter, reaching 18.1K. The app maintained a strong active user base, peaking at around 289K in early April.

Litres: Books and audiobooks had a consistent revenue trend, ending at $9.2K. Downloads remained low throughout the quarter, with a minor peak of 313 in late June. Active users hovered around 900, peaking at 960 in early May.

Lastly, أبجد: كتب - روايات - قصص عربية showed a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $10K in early June. Downloads were fairly steady, with a peak of 5.8K in mid-May. Active users saw a notable increase, ending the quarter at approximately 30.4K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the book app market in the Middle East. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.