Developer Tools app revenue: 2018 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 23 Developer Tools apps in the database that launched in 2018, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. None of them keeps $100K a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: Surge 5 ($26K/mo), Pyto IDE ($9K/mo) and HTTP Catcher ($5K/mo).
Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026
Developer Tools apps launched in 2018
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Developer Tools | $26K | 10K | 994 | 4.1 | 75 MB | Nov 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $9K | 20K | 995 | 3.7 | 922 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $5K | 6K | 136 | 3.1 | 38 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 39 | 4.2 | 165 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 10K | 388 | 4.5 | 91 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 54 | 4.5 | 125 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 194 | 4.6 | 32 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 4 | 5.0 | 2 MB | Oct 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 46 | 4.7 | 2 MB | Feb 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 172 | 4.4 | 7 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 97 | 4.7 | 2 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 10K | 207 | 4.2 | 14 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 1,544 | 4.4 | 66 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 178 | 4.4 | 86 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 50 | 4.1 | 73 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 34 | 4.4 | 164 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 83 | 4.7 | 2 MB | Apr 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 5 | 4.8 | 2 MB | Jun 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 60K | 3,816 | 4.7 | 28 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 37 | 4.7 | 9 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 60K | 133 | 4.1 | 33 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 119 | 4.8 | 100 MB | Apr 2018 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 20K | 20 | 3.4 | 1605 MB | Apr 2018 |
Developer Tools apps by launch year
| Launched | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | $170K | Cursor $170K |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0% | $17K | Vibecode - AI App Builder $17K |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 0% | $850 | SMS Forwarder - Forward SMS $9K |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Python Editor App $43K |
| 2022 | 25 | 1 | 4% | $850 | Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast $340K |
| 2021 | 32 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Proxyman - Capture HTTPS $26K |
| 2020 | 29 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Sticky - AI Game Maker $9K |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Text Editor. $17K |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Surge 5 $26K |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | 0% | $850 | HTTPBot: API & HTTP Client $7K |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Clone - Git client advanced $850 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Bluetooth Terminal $850 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0% | $850 | html+css+js-web designer,html5 $850 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Processing & p5.js iCompiler $850 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | 33% | $9K | Termius - Modern SSH Client $170K |
Apps launched in 2018 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 19 | 3 | 16% | $8K | Inkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooks $850K |
| Business | 32 | 4 | 13% | $5K | Package Tracker - pkge Mobile $850K |
| Developer Tools | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Surge 5 $26K |
| Education | 101 | 6 | 6% | $850 | Pimsleur | Language Learning $1.7M |
| Entertainment | 37 | 6 | 16% | $850 | The Zeus Network $6.0M |
| Finance | 28 | 0 | 0% | $850 | LifeLock Identity $85K |
| Food & Drink | 36 | 0 | 0% | $850 | America's Test Kitchen $68K |
| Games | 117 | 8 | 7% | $850 | Total Battle: War Strategy $7.7M |
| Graphics & Design | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Invitation Maker: Cards & RSVP $68K |
| Health & Fitness | 48 | 6 | 13% | $6K | Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom $595K |
| Lifestyle | 33 | 2 | 6% | $850 | Anker eufy $595K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Essence Magazine $850 |
| Medical | 40 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Christian Hypnobirthing $26K |
| Music | 38 | 3 | 8% | $850 | Beat Maker Pro: Music drum Pad $340K |
| Navigation | 32 | 1 | 3% | $8K | calimoto motorcycle navigation $425K |
| News | 12 | 3 | 25% | $9K | The Economist: News & Analysis $850K |
| Photo & Video | 45 | 9 | 20% | $8K | Prequel: Photo & Video Editor $1.7M |
| Productivity | 39 | 7 | 18% | $850 | VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy $2.6M |
| Reference | 28 | 3 | 11% | $850 | Translate Now - AI Translator $2.6M |
| Shopping | 13 | 0 | 0% | $850 | T-Shirt Design Studio $6K |
| Social Networking | 21 | 2 | 10% | $9K | ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live $425K |
| Sports | 39 | 1 | 3% | $850 | F1 TV $1.7M |
| Travel | 30 | 1 | 3% | $850 | Outdooractive $170K |
| Utilities | 29 | 7 | 24% | $850 | Norton 360 Security & VPN $2.6M |
| Weather | 27 | 0 | 0% | $850 | DeerCast-Prep. Predict. Pursue $85K |
By monthly revenue
$50K+ a month 2,172 apps $100K+ a month 1,189 apps $500K+ a month 417 apps $1M+ a month 155 apps