AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Book Apps on iOS in France: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the Q4 2025 performance of the top book apps on iOS in France, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the last quarter of 2025, the performance of top book applications on iOS in France showed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at the top five contenders:
Amazon Kindle witnessed a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 4.8K in early October and peaking at around 22.8K by late December. The app maintained significant engagement with weekly active users fluctuating between 267K and 316K throughout the quarter.
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories experienced a steady revenue stream, consistently around $8K to $9K weekly, peaking at $9.9K in early December. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 10K. Active user numbers remained robust, hovering around 290K to 343K.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts showed strong revenue performance, with figures mostly above $90K, peaking at $107.8K in December. Despite a slight dip in downloads mid-quarter, weekly figures rose to 8K by the end of December. Active users remained consistently high, with numbers ranging from 289K to 329K.
La Bourse aux Livres - Vendre saw fluctuating download numbers, with a notable peak of 6.5K in early December. Active users increased steadily, reaching close to 40K by the end of the quarter.
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories recorded a progressive increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $28K in early December. Downloads showed a gradual rise, ending the quarter with over 3.6K weekly downloads. Active users also saw an upward trend, closing the quarter with 23K.
These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the book app market in France, with each app demonstrating unique trends and growth patterns. For more detailed analytics and insights, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive data exploration tools.
