Top 5 Books Apps Performance in South Africa Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, several leading books applications showed varied performance trends on a unified platform in South Africa. Here's a detailed look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bible Offline - KJV Holy Bible from PANDAS OF CARIBBEAN LIMITED demonstrated a consistent user base with weekly active users fluctuating between 307K and 355K. Weekly downloads hovered around 17K to 22K, while revenue peaked at $399, settling at approximately $388 by the end of June.

Bible for Women & Daily Study saw modest download numbers, reaching a high of 1.2K at mid-quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging 1K.

Amazon Kindle maintained a steady download rate, ranging from 2K to 3K weekly. Active users showed slight variations, staying around 67K to 76K.

Wattpad - Read & Write Stories experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at over 6K in mid-June. Active users climbed from 54K to 83K, while revenue saw a slight rise, reaching $2.1K by the quarter's end.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts from Audible, Inc. reported strong revenue figures, with weekly earnings around $32K to $39K. Downloads increased significantly towards the end of the quarter, climbing to 9.6K, and active users remained robust at around 90K to 100K.

These insights, powered by Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for books apps in South Africa. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.