AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 iOS Book Apps Performance in Netherlands Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of top iOS book apps in the Netherlands during Q4 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top five book applications on the iOS platform in the Netherlands showcased varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts saw a steady weekly revenue, peaking at around $20.7K at the beginning of October but gradually declining to roughly $14.1K by the end of December. Weekly downloads began at 297, peaked at 393 in mid-November, and ended at 234. The app's weekly active users started at 19K, experiencing a decline to approximately 14.4K by the quarter's end.
Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at $5.7K and ending at approximately $4.5K. Weekly downloads varied, beginning at 1.8K, slightly increasing to 2.4K by the end of December. Active users saw a dip from 131K to around 126K, with a notable rise in early November.
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories showed an upward trend in revenue, starting at $4.7K and peaking at $6.1K in late December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, beginning at 227 and ending at 255. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 2.1K and finishing the quarter at 2.3K.
Galatea: Books & Audiobooks saw revenue growth, starting at $3.5K and reaching $6.1K by the end of December. Downloads were consistent, with minor fluctuations, starting at 235 and ending at 223. Active users showed a slight increase, starting at 1.5K and ending at 1.5K.
Flitsboek demonstrated varied revenue, starting at $1.2K, peaking at $2.3K in early November, and ending at $1.3K. Downloads began at 245, with a declining trend to 115 by the end of the quarter.
These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for book applications in the Netherlands. For more detailed analytics, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive data and analysis.
