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Top 5 Book Apps on Unified Platform in UK: Q4 2025

Explore the performance of the top book apps in the UK during Q4 2025, featuring trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Book Apps on Unified Platform in UK: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the UK's top book applications on a unified platform saw notable trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the top five performers:

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts experienced a dynamic quarter with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $805K at the beginning of October. Downloads also saw a significant rise, culminating in 43K by the end of December. Active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, ending on a strong note with over 4M users.

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching around $99K in the last week of December. Downloads grew progressively, hitting nearly 12K by the quarter's close, while active users rose to approximately 47K.

Galatea: Books & Audiobooks maintained consistent revenue, peaking at $52K towards the end of December. Downloads, however, saw a gradual increase, ending the quarter with over 6K. Active users also grew, ending at around 23K.

Wattpad - Read & Write Stories observed a peak in revenue at $38K in late November. Downloads increased significantly, reaching over 9K by the end of the year. Active users climbed to approximately 131K, marking a steady rise throughout the quarter.

Shonen Jump Manga & Comics ended the quarter with a revenue peak of about $30K in late November. Downloads remained stable, while active users saw a slight decline to end at around 42K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the evolving landscape of book applications in the UK. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026