Top 5 iOS Books Apps Performance in South Africa, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five iOS books applications in South Africa showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insight into the app market dynamics.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts experienced fluctuations in revenue, starting at approximately $22.5K and peaking at $21.5K by the end of September. Downloads were relatively stable, ranging from around 470 to 600 weekly, while active users hovered between 20.1K to 21.8K, showing slight increases mid-quarter.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories saw a steady increase in revenue, reaching about $4.5K by the end of the quarter. Downloads peaked at approximately 786 in early September but declined towards the end, while active users remained fairly steady, with minor fluctuations around 3.9K to 4.6K.

Everand: Audiobooks & Ebooks showed consistent revenue performance, ending the quarter at about $4K. Downloads remained low throughout the quarter, peaking at 169 in late June, and active users showed a slight decline, stabilizing around 1.5K to 1.8K.

Galatea: Books & Audiobooks maintained a steady revenue increase, reaching $2.4K by September. The app's downloads decreased overall, from 430 in late June to around 220 by the end of the quarter. Active users also showed a decrease, from roughly 450 to 256.

NovelBar experienced a significant increase in revenue, peaking at $2.6K in early September. Downloads were relatively low, with a gradual decline from 102 to 10 by the end of the quarter. Active users showed slight fluctuations, ranging from 717 to 834.

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