Real-time app store rankings and insights for October 2025
iOS
Market Insights
•Audiobook dominance continues as Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts (#1) maintains its top position for the entire month, indicating strong user preference for audio content and a significant barrier to entry for competitors.
•The rise of niche reading apps is evident with Dipsea: Spicy Romantic Fiction (+16) and Bible For Women (#4) gaining traction, demonstrating a demand for specialized content catering to specific interests. Dipsea started climbing rapidly this month.
•WebComics - Webtoon, Manga (+17) has seen the biggest gains, showing a growing interest in digital comics and manga. Novelmates-Best Stories&Novels (#5) also demonstrates resilience with consistent performance this month, indicating a loyal user base.
•New entrants like ОnlуFапs - MindShelf, Novelpack, and Comic Planet suggest ongoing experimentation within the app store, though their long-term impact on the market remains to be seen. Novelpack's consistency is notable, despite being a new entry.