AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Books Apps on iOS in Italy: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 books apps on iOS in Italy during Q4 2025, focusing on revenue, downloads, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top books applications on iOS in Italy displayed varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw a consistent revenue stream, starting at approximately $56K and fluctuating slightly before ending the quarter around $48K. Weekly downloads remained stable, peaking at 4.7K in late December. Active users showed an upward trend, reaching over 310K by the end of the quarter.
Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced a slight dip in revenue, closing the quarter at about $6.8K. Downloads decreased gradually, maintaining an average of 300-400 weekly. Active users fluctuated, with a notable decrease towards the end of the quarter, settling around 5.7K.
Galatea: Books & Audiobooks had variable revenue, peaking at $11.6K in December. Downloads hovered around 200-300 weekly, while active users declined significantly, dropping to approximately 1.1K by the end of December.
4books: Audiobooks & Podcasts showed a decline in revenue, ending the quarter at $1.6K. Downloads decreased steadily, with a few spikes in early October. Active users peaked mid-quarter at over 20K before declining.
Finally, Bonelli Digital Classic exhibited a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $2.2K by the end of the year. Download numbers were modest, generally under 100 per week.
For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.