AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Books Apps Performance in New Zealand Q3 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 books apps in New Zealand during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
During the third quarter of 2025, the top books applications in New Zealand displayed varied performance metrics across downloads and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at each app's quarterly trends:
Libby, the library app showed a relatively stable download pattern, averaging around 1.9K weekly downloads. Active users saw fluctuations, peaking at over 81K in late August, before settling at approximately 78.8K by the end of September.
Amazon Kindle maintained a consistent download rate, hovering around 1K weekly. Active users started at 27K, with a notable increase to over 30K by the end of the quarter, indicating a gradual upward trend.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts experienced steady revenue, with weekly figures ranging from $29K to $33K. Downloads remained stable, averaging 1.5K weekly, while active users peaked at over 103K at the quarter's end, showing an overall growth in user engagement.
Goodreads: Book Reviews had modest download figures, averaging around 500 weekly. Active users saw a decline from 17.1K to 14.3K, reflecting a slight decrease in engagement over the quarter.
BorrowBox maintained a stable download rate, with weekly numbers around 500. Active users showed a steady increase, reaching nearly 18.4K by the end of September, suggesting a growing user base.
For more in-depth insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore these trends further.
