Top Books Apps on iOS in New Zealand: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top books applications on iOS in New Zealand showed varied performance in terms of downloads and active user engagement, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Libby, the library app maintained a consistent download rate, starting with over 1K downloads per week and experiencing a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Weekly active users for Libby fluctuated, peaking at approximately 39.7K in late August before settling around 38.6K by the end of September.

Amazon Kindle had a steady download pattern, averaging around 600 downloads weekly. Active users initially decreased from 15.5K to 12K but saw a rebound, closing the quarter at about 17.4K.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts achieved a strong revenue performance, with weekly earnings consistently around $15K to $17K. Downloads hovered around 550 per week, while active user numbers rose from 35.6K to over 43.7K by the end of September.

Goodreads: Book Reviews experienced a moderate download rate with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 425 downloads in the last week. Active users generally decreased from 12.1K to around 10.1K.

BorrowBox saw its downloads fluctuate, peaking at 384 in early August. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging between 10K and 11.7K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.