Top Books Apps on iOS in UAE Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top books applications on iOS in the United Arab Emirates displayed varied performance trends.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw a slight fluctuation in weekly downloads, starting at around 500 and ending the quarter at approximately 350. Revenue peaked at $15.7K at the start and maintained a steady average around $13K to $14K. Weekly active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 4.4K to nearly 7K by the end of September.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories experienced a substantial rise in both revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue rose significantly from $2.5K to over $8K, while downloads peaked at 1.3K in early September before settling at about 700. Active users also increased from 2.8K to 4.5K over the quarter.

Litres: Books and audiobooks showed a decline in revenue from $5.4K to $2.9K. Downloads remained relatively low, fluctuating around 100, while active users showed a minor increase from 283 to 294.

Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran demonstrated growth in all metrics. Weekly downloads increased significantly to over 3K, while revenue peaked at $5.5K. Active users consistently grew, reaching over 17K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, Storytel - Audiobooks Library had a more stable performance. Revenue fluctuated between $2.2K and $3.7K, while weekly downloads remained steady, peaking at 341. Active users hovered around 500 throughout the quarter.

These trends highlight the diverse dynamics of the books app market in the UAE. For further insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.