How many downloads does an iOS app need to get into the top charts in education?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 06:52

NovelaGo: Stories and Novels – ~3,900
Just checked this recently using Asolytics — some categories have surprisingly low entry thresholds in certain markets.
📍 Germany (monthly installs in Germany)
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It really depends on the country and category - numbers vary a lot. For example, in the Books category, here’s how the top chart apps rank by monthly installs in each country:
Galatea: Books & Audiobooks – ~17,000
Audible – ~550,000
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Audible: Audio Entertainment – ~56,000
📍 United States (monthly installs in the US)
Literie – ~19,000
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GoodNovel – Booktok, Stories – ~38,000