Developer Tools app revenue: 2025 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the one Developer Tools app in the database that launched in 2025, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. None of them keeps $100K a month. Top earner: Vibecode - AI App Builder ($17K/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 2025
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Developer Tools | $17K | 1K | 3,278 | 4.7 | 106 MB | Jun 2025 |
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 2025 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 17 | 4 | 24% | $43K | Scroll The Bible $1.7M |
| Business | 5 | 2 | 40% | $85K | Scanner App: Scan Documents $340K |
| Developer Tools | 1 | 0 | 0% | $17K | Vibecode - AI App Builder $17K |
| Education | 22 | 7 | 32% | $85K | LangLearn: AI English Tutor $680K |
| Entertainment | 15 | 6 | 40% | $85K | FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV $2.6M |
| Finance | 5 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Settlemate: Claim Savings $77K |
| Food & Drink | 2 | 0 | 0% | $85K | Localize - Farmers Market $85K |
| Graphics & Design | 27 | 7 | 26% | $68K | Kling AI: AI Image&Video Maker $1.7M |
| Health & Fitness | 31 | 10 | 32% | $85K | MenuFit - Healthy Eating Out $680K |
| Lifestyle | 11 | 2 | 18% | $77K | AI Decor - AI Home Design $255K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $60K | Christian Mingle - Dating App $60K |
| Medical | 1 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Finger Blood Pressure: BP Mate $43K |
| Music | 7 | 4 | 57% | $170K | Reverse Audio: Sing Challenge $255K |
| Navigation | 5 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Game Maps IRL $85K |
| News | 4 | 1 | 25% | $85K | The Times: UK & World News $425K |
| Photo & Video | 22 | 12 | 55% | $170K | Shots: Photo & Video Generator $850K |
| Productivity | 28 | 12 | 43% | $85K | Grok AI $24.7M |
| Reference | 23 | 11 | 48% | $85K | Live Translator - AI Translate $595K |
| Social Networking | 3 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Valid - Compliment Classmates $51K |
| Sports | 7 | 1 | 14% | $51K | TeamSnap ONE $170K |
| Travel | 5 | 0 | 0% | $68K | Roamy: Save Spot & Plan Trips $85K |
| Utilities | 21 | 4 | 19% | $60K | Pocket - AI Personal Assistant $2.6M |
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