Top 5 iOS Books Apps in Kenya: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top books applications on iOS in Kenya demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, offers insights into the trends for each app.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw fluctuations in its weekly revenue, starting at approximately $1.05K and peaking at $1.21K mid-July. Weekly downloads increased notably in September, reaching 134, while active users showed a recovery from a mid-quarter dip, ending the quarter at 1.38K.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories experienced a significant rise in weekly downloads, peaking at 138 in early September. Revenue also showed an upward trend, reaching $687 at the end of August. Active users remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations around the 500 mark.

Everand: Audiobooks & Ebooks maintained a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $414 in early September. Downloads saw a notable increase later in the quarter, while active users gradually increased, ending the quarter with 80.

MoboReader showed a decline in revenue over the quarter, from $356 to $111. Downloads were minimal, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, and active users remained steady around 45.

Novellair had a surge in revenue, especially in early September, reaching $462. Downloads spiked at 61 in the same period, while active users increased significantly, peaking at 74 in mid-September.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.