Top Books Apps Performance in UAE Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the United Arab Emirates saw notable trends in the performance of the top books applications on a unified platform, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $18.1K and closing the quarter at about $16.1K. Downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around 600 to 1K per week, while active users showed an upward trajectory, growing from 10.2K to 15.8K.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories saw a consistent rise in revenue, peaking at $11K in late September. Downloads spiked notably in early September, reaching 1.9K, while active users increased from 6.3K to 8.7K throughout the quarter.

Litres: Books and audiobooks maintained a steady revenue stream, with weekly figures around $3K to $5.4K. Downloads were modest, mostly under 200 weekly, and active users remained consistent, fluctuating slightly between 270 and 340.

Tarteel ترتيل - AI Quran demonstrated a dynamic increase in downloads, surging from 1.6K to over 5.3K by the end of September. Revenue varied, reaching a high of $6.7K in the last week of the quarter. Active users also grew, starting at 23.7K and ending at 33.2K.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library showed stable weekly revenue, typically ranging from $2.8K to $4.5K. Downloads were consistent, mostly around 300 to 500 weekly, while active users remained steady, with slight fluctuations around the 900 mark.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for book apps in the UAE, highlighting key trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.