Top 5 Book Apps on iOS in UAE Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top book applications on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased intriguing trends. Here's a closer look at the top five apps:

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $14.2K in late November. Downloads were fairly stable, averaging just over 350 weekly, while active users showed an upward trend, reaching approximately 9.8K by early December.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories saw a steady increase in revenue, culminating at $11K in late December. Downloads varied, peaking at 1.2K in early December, with active users showing consistent growth, ending the quarter around 5.2K.

Tarteel: AI Quran Memorization had a notable surge in downloads, reaching nearly 3.2K at the beginning of the quarter. Revenue fluctuated, peaking at $5.5K in late September, while active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at over 30K.

Litres: Books and audiobooks maintained consistent revenue throughout the quarter, peaking at about $3.5K in late December. Downloads remained modest, averaging around 100 weekly, with active users holding steady in the low 300s.

Lastly, Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced a decline in revenue, dropping to approximately $1.9K in early December. Weekly downloads were consistent, averaging around 200, while active users remained stable, ending the quarter close to 500.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the market dynamics for book apps in the UAE. For more detailed analysis, further data can be explored on Sensor Tower's platform.