AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Book Apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top book apps in Saudi Arabia during Q4 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the leading book apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here’s a closer look at the top five apps according to Sensor Tower data.
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories experienced fluctuations in its weekly revenue, with a peak of approximately $15.5K in early December. Downloads varied significantly, starting at about 5.2K in late September and dropping to 712 by the end of December. Active users increased from 14K to over 19K mid-quarter before settling at around 13K.
Tarteel: AI Quran Memorization maintained a strong presence, with weekly downloads starting at nearly 29.3K and stabilizing around 10.7K towards the quarter's end. Revenue showed a slight decline, averaging around $7.5K early in the quarter and ending at $7.6K. Active users remained consistently high, fluctuating between 175K and 199K throughout the quarter.
The أبجد: كتب - روايات - قصص عربية app saw its revenue increase from $3.1K to over $5.1K by the end of December. Downloads remained stable, hovering around 1K weekly. Active users slightly decreased, starting at 14.2K and ending at 12.3K.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts showed a steady revenue stream, peaking at $3.8K in October and closing the quarter at $2.3K. Downloads were relatively low, remaining under 300 weekly, while active users ranged from 2.5K to 3.1K, with a small uptick in November.
Finally, Storytel - Audiobooks Library experienced a revenue peak of $3.3K in late November, with downloads staying consistent around 500 weekly. Active users increased from 4.7K in late September to a peak of 6.2K in December before declining to 4.3K.
For more insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.
