AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 iOS Book Apps in Saudi Arabia: Q3 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 book apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top book apps on the iOS platform in Saudi Arabia showcased diverse performance trends. Based on data from Sensor Tower, we highlight the key metrics for each app.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw a gradual decline in weekly revenue, starting at around $9.8K and settling at $3.4K by the end of September. Downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 229 and 276 weekly, while active users increased from 2.4K to 2.7K.
Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran experienced a surge in weekly downloads, peaking at over 68K in mid-September. Revenue also climbed, reaching approximately $9.1K in the last week of the quarter. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, growing from 89.8K to 130.5K.
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories recorded significant growth in both revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue rose from $838 to $13.9K, while downloads peaked at over 10K in mid-September. Active users increased substantially from 1.9K to 13.8K.
Storytel - Audiobooks Library showed varying trends. Revenue saw fluctuations, peaking at $7.1K in late July and dropping to $2.3K by the end of the quarter. Downloads remained steady, hovering around 500 weekly, and active users increased from 2.9K to 3.6K.
أبجد: كتب - روايات - قصص عربية experienced a mixed quarter. Revenue peaked at $4.8K in late September, while downloads remained consistent at around 1K weekly. Active users saw a decline from 15.5K to 14.3K.
These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic market in Saudi Arabia. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's website.
Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI
Date: October 2025