Top 5 Books Apps Performance in US Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top books applications on the unified platform in the United States showcased diverse performance trends. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights key metrics such as weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts maintained a robust presence with weekly revenue peaking at about $7M at the start of July, experiencing a gradual decline to approximately $5.7M by the end of September. Weekly downloads showed fluctuations, starting at 140K and ending slightly higher at around 147K. Active users remained consistent, with a notable peak of 20M in early July, tapering off to 19M by late September.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories demonstrated stable revenue figures, maintaining around $900K weekly, with a slight drop to $836K at the quarter's end. Downloads varied, starting at 29K and closing at 32K. Active users displayed a recovery towards the end of the quarter, rising from 138K in early September to 198K by the end.

Novellair saw a declining trend in revenue, beginning at $466K and descending to $246K. The app's downloads started at 11K, dropping to 3K by the end of September. Active users remained relatively steady around the 78K mark throughout the period.

Shonen Jump Manga & Comics experienced a significant increase in revenue, starting at $250K and climbing to $462K by the end of the quarter. Downloads peaked mid-September at 30K before declining to 13K. Active users showed a notable increase, reaching 733K in late September.

Finally, NovelBar demonstrated growth in revenue, peaking at $600K in early September before settling at $317K. Downloads began at 7.5K, decreasing to 3.2K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a slight increase, ending the quarter at around 50K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape of books applications in the US, with further analysis available on Sensor Tower.