Developer Tools app revenue: 2021 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 32 Developer Tools apps in the database that launched in 2021, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. None of them keeps $100K a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: Proxyman - Capture HTTPS ($26K/mo), HTML Editor ($9K/mo) and Device Monitor² ($9K/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 2021
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Developer Tools | $26K | 10K | 783 | 4.8 | 62 MB | Mar 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $9K | 10K | 820 | 4.2 | 29 MB | Aug 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $9K | 20K | 9,154 | 4.7 | 62 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 117 | 4.7 | 33 MB | Aug 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 288 | 4.4 | 47 MB | Oct 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 34 | 3.7 | 27 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 5 | 4.4 | 16 MB | Jul 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 3 | 4.3 | 17 MB | Sep 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 142 | 4.7 | 5 MB | Aug 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 112 | 4.6 | 95 MB | Nov 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 6 | 3.8 | 8 MB | Oct 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 26 | 4.3 | 9 MB | Jun 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 1 | 1.0 | 34 MB | Sep 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 98 | 4.8 | 29 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 102 | 4.3 | 74 MB | Mar 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 1 | 5.0 | 47 MB | Dec 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 183 | 4.6 | 55 MB | Oct 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 27 | 4.7 | 48 MB | Nov 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 51 | 3.8 | 47 MB | May 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | - | - | 26 MB | May 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 24 | 4.0 | 154 MB | Feb 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 10 | 3.2 | 6 MB | Mar 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 3 | 5.0 | 8 MB | Apr 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 288 | 4.4 | 49 MB | Mar 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 10 | 4.1 | 10 MB | Mar 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 296 | 4.4 | 3 MB | Jun 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 1 | 5.0 | 47 MB | Jun 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 5 | 3.4 | 6 MB | Jun 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 241 | 4.7 | 99 MB | Feb 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 168 | 4.8 | 90 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 1K | 102 | 4.5 | 34 MB | Oct 2021 |
 | Developer Tools | $850 | 10K | 3,290 | 4.5 | 15 MB | May 2021 |
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 2021 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 43 | 3 | 7% | $850 | JoyRead-Enjoy Novels & Shorts $340K |
| Business | 43 | 4 | 9% | $850 | Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs $2.6M |
| Developer Tools | 32 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Proxyman - Capture HTTPS $26K |
| Education | 112 | 15 | 13% | $850 | Speak English with Loora AI $1.7M |
| Entertainment | 56 | 6 | 11% | $850 | Quinn - Audio Stories $850K |
| Finance | 64 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Aura: Security & Protection $85K |
| Food & Drink | 54 | 1 | 2% | $850 | ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner $1.7M |
| Games | 229 | 14 | 6% | $850 | Travel Town - Merge Adventure $8.5M |
| Graphics & Design | 88 | 0 | 0% | $850 | ThemeMe: Top Widgets & Themes $43K |
| Health & Fitness | 57 | 8 | 14% | $850 | Runna: Running Plans & Coach $3.4M |
| Lifestyle | 44 | 4 | 9% | $850 | CHAI: Social AI Platform- Chat $2.6M |
| Medical | 45 | 1 | 2% | $850 | Anatomy Learning - 3D Atlas $170K |
| Music | 26 | 1 | 4% | $850 | Clear Wave $425K |
| Navigation | 24 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Spartan Forge: Hunt $60K |
| News | 8 | 1 | 13% | $850 | Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods $170K |
| Photo & Video | 42 | 9 | 21% | $17K | Wink: Video Enhancer & Editor $1.7M |
| Productivity | 38 | 5 | 13% | $850 | WeTransfer: Transfer Files $4.3M |
| Reference | 48 | 0 | 0% | $850 | DeepL Translate $77K |
| Shopping | 28 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Package tracker: Parcels Hub $43K |
| Social Networking | 21 | 3 | 14% | $5K | Poppo Live- Live Stream $850K |
| Sports | 49 | 4 | 8% | $850 | Card Ladder $850K |
| Travel | 34 | 0 | 0% | $850 | GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours $85K |
| Utilities | 67 | 11 | 16% | $850 | Universal Remote TV Control · $765K |
| Weather | 17 | 0 | 0% | $850 | (Not Boring) Weather $34K |
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