Top 5 iOS Books Apps in the Middle East: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the iOS books app market in the Middle East showcased varied performance across the top five applications. Data sourced from Sensor Tower reveals intriguing trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories experienced a notable revenue increase, peaking at around $39.8K by mid-December. The app saw a fluctuating download pattern, with a peak of approximately 8.9K in early December, while weekly active users rose steadily, reaching over 34K in the same period.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts maintained a consistent performance with revenue hovering around $26K to $28K throughout the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of December, reaching about 1.2K. Active users started at 17.9K and ended slightly higher at 18.5K.

Tarteel: AI Quran Memorization showed a high level of engagement, with active users consistently above 240K. Revenue peaked at $22.4K in late September and remained variable throughout the quarter. Downloads saw a significant start with over 42K in late September, tapering off slightly but maintaining strong numbers around 18.5K by the end of December.

Storytel - Audiobooks Library had a stable revenue stream, peaking at $14.9K in late November. Downloads remained steady, with a small peak of around 1.5K at the start of the quarter. Active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 8.1K.

Finally, Litres: Books and audiobooks presented modest revenue figures, fluctuating between $7.3K and $8.9K. Downloads were minimal, averaging around 200 per week, while active users showed a slight increase, concluding the quarter at about 693.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the books app market in the Middle East, with each app demonstrating unique patterns in user engagement and financial performance. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.