Top 5 iOS Books Apps in Australia: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top books apps on iOS in Australia showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at each app's performance based on Sensor Tower data.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $209.8K in mid-December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter with around 6.1K. Active users saw a peak in mid-November at 624K, with a slight dip towards the end of December.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories showed a steady rise in revenue, reaching up to $65.5K by the end of December. Downloads increased significantly in December, with the highest at 3.1K in the final week. Active users consistently grew, ending the quarter at nearly 18.4K.

Galatea: Books & Audiobooks saw revenue peaking at $27.7K in late December. Downloads rose notably in the last two weeks, reaching 1.9K. The app's active users increased steadily, closing the quarter at about 4.9K.

Dreame - Read Best Romance experienced a revenue surge towards the end of the quarter, peaking at $24.9K. Downloads also increased, hitting 871 in the final week. Active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 6.8K.

NovelBar had a peak in revenue in early December at $21.1K, with downloads slightly increasing towards the end of the quarter. Active users remained stable, ending the quarter around 2.9K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the books app market in Australia, reflecting varying user engagement and monetization strategies across different platforms.