Education app revenue: 2010 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 5 Education apps in the database that launched in 2010, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 2 of them (40%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $17K. Top earners: Busuu: Language Learning App ($680K/mo), LingQ | Learn 42 Languages ($170K/mo) and BrainPOP ($17K/mo).
Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026
Education apps launched in 2010
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Education | $680K | 200K | 99,908 | 4.7 | 234 MB | Sep 2010 |
 | Education | $170K | 10K | 4,434 | 4.7 | 135 MB | Jul 2010 |
 | Education | $17K | 1K | 34,298 | 4.7 | 28 MB | Apr 2010 |
 | Education | $850 | 40K | 482,072 | 4.9 | 92 MB | Sep 2010 |
 | Education | $850 | 1K | 287 | 4.5 | 44 MB | May 2010 |
Education apps by launch year
| Launched | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 17% | $68K | Ziggy: Learn ASL Sign Language $170K |
| 2025 | 22 | 7 | 32% | $85K | LangLearn: AI English Tutor $680K |
| 2024 | 40 | 9 | 23% | $60K | Learna: Speak & Learn English $5.1M |
| 2023 | 22 | 8 | 36% | $60K | Chibi Dolls - Games for Girls $255K |
| 2022 | 51 | 9 | 18% | $850 | Praktika – AI Language Tutor $850K |
| 2021 | 112 | 15 | 13% | $850 | Speak English with Loora AI $1.7M |
| 2020 | 115 | 4 | 3% | $850 | Simply Guitar - Learn Guitar $765K |
| 2019 | 123 | 13 | 11% | $850 | Impulse - Brain Training $765K |
| 2018 | 101 | 6 | 6% | $850 | Pimsleur | Language Learning $1.7M |
| 2017 | 99 | 6 | 6% | $850 | PictureThis - Plant Identifier $5.1M |
| 2016 | 45 | 7 | 16% | $850 | Vocabulary - Learn words daily $595K |
| 2015 | 47 | 6 | 13% | $850 | Simply Piano: Learn Piano Fast $4.3M |
| 2014 | 44 | 4 | 9% | $6K | Babbel - Language Learning $2.6M |
| 2013 | 41 | 8 | 20% | $850 | Reading Eggs - Learn to Read $595K |
| 2012 | 41 | 6 | 15% | $9K | Duolingo: Language Lessons $38.3M |
| 2011 | 29 | 1 | 3% | $850 | Coloring Games for Kids 2-6! $425K |
| 2010 | 5 | 2 | 40% | $17K | Busuu: Language Learning App $680K |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0% | $850 | SpanishDictionary.com Learning $60K |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets $850 |
Apps launched in 2010 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 5 | 1 | 20% | $34K | Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts $22.1M |
| Business | 8 | 2 | 25% | $68K | Scanner App: Genius Scan $340K |
| Education | 5 | 2 | 40% | $17K | Busuu: Language Learning App $680K |
| Entertainment | 4 | 0 | 0% | $850 | TBN+ Christian Streaming $8K |
| Finance | 8 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Stocktwits $9K |
| Food & Drink | 11 | 0 | 0% | $850 | WineRatings+ by Wine Spectator $26K |
| Games | 5 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Blackjack $9K |
| Health & Fitness | 8 | 1 | 13% | $17K | AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run $4.3M |
| Lifestyle | 4 | 0 | 0% | $850 | AARP Now $68K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $9K | ZINIO - Magazine Newsstand $9K |
| Medical | 12 | 0 | 0% | $850 | VisualDx $43K |
| Music | 14 | 3 | 21% | $6K | Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs $2.6M |
| Navigation | 14 | 1 | 7% | $850 | Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping $170K |
| News | 56 | 6 | 11% | $6K | The Wall Street Journal. News $2.6M |
| Photo & Video | 3 | 2 | 67% | $255K | Splice - Video Editor & Maker $2.6M |
| Productivity | 10 | 5 | 50% | $170K | CamScanner - PDF Scanner App $6.8M |
| Reference | 16 | 1 | 6% | $850 | Ancestry: Family History & DNA $850K |
| Shopping | 8 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Parcel - Delivery Tracking $43K |
| Social Networking | 6 | 4 | 67% | $850K | Life360: Family Safety & GPS $16.2M |
| Sports | 11 | 2 | 18% | $850 | TeamSnap $340K |
| Travel | 20 | 1 | 5% | $850 | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker $1.7M |
| Utilities | 7 | 3 | 43% | $51K | Calculator₊ $340K |
| Weather | 8 | 1 | 13% | $17K | Surfline: Wave & Surf Reports $510K |
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