Developer Tools app revenue: 2026 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 2 Developer Tools apps in the database that launched in 2026, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 1 of them (50%) keeps $100K or more a month. Top earners: Cursor ($170K/mo) and Moshi: SSH & MOSH Terminal ($85K/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 2026
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Developer Tools | $170K | 80K | 222 | 4.6 | 86 MB | Jun 2026 |
 | Developer Tools | $85K | 10K | 419 | 4.7 | 78 MB | Jan 2026 |
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 2026 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 2 | 0 | 0% | $68K | NovelMist - Novels & Stories $68K |
| Developer Tools | 2 | 1 | 50% | $170K | Cursor $170K |
| Education | 6 | 1 | 17% | $68K | Ziggy: Learn ASL Sign Language $170K |
| Entertainment | 7 | 4 | 57% | $170K | StoryReel: Exclusive Drama $6.0M |
| Food & Drink | 3 | 1 | 33% | $77K | mise - meal planner $340K |
| Graphics & Design | 4 | 0 | 0% | $51K | AI Vlog - ProVideo $77K |
| Health & Fitness | 9 | 2 | 22% | $85K | Stella - Manifest Anything $255K |
| Lifestyle | 9 | 1 | 11% | $85K | Wello - Heart Health Monitor $170K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 1 | 100% | $425K | Readly: Newspapers & Magazines $425K |
| Music | 2 | 1 | 50% | $170K | Speaker Cleaner: Eject Water $170K |
| Navigation | 3 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Car Dashboard Widgets - HiCar $85K |
| News | 1 | 0 | 0% | $34K | WatchOut: Police Scanner・Radio $34K |
| Photo & Video | 8 | 4 | 50% | $170K | Vixel - AI Video Generator $425K |
| Productivity | 8 | 4 | 50% | $170K | Grok Bot $510K |
| Reference | 6 | 0 | 0% | $60K | BibleScroll: Christian Focus $85K |
| Social Networking | 2 | 0 | 0% | $85K | ClearTok: Repost Remover $85K |
| Sports | 4 | 0 | 0% | $68K | Sports Card Scanner - Cardora $85K |
| Travel | 1 | 1 | 100% | $170K | ATC - Live Air Traffic Radio $170K |
| Utilities | 14 | 4 | 29% | $60K | CarTV - M3U IPTV Player & Cast $340K |
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