Education app revenue: 2026 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 6 Education apps in the database that launched in 2026, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 1 of them (17%) keeps $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $68K. Top earners: Ziggy: Learn ASL Sign Language ($170K/mo), IQ Elevate - Brain Training ($85K/mo) and Verbi: Speak a New Language ($68K/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 2026
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Education | $170K | 200K | 2,913 | 4.8 | 440 MB | Jul 2026 |
 | Education | $85K | 60K | 2,862 | 4.6 | 94 MB | Apr 2026 |
 | Education | $68K | 50K | 160 | 4.5 | 80 MB | Apr 2026 |
 | Education | $60K | 20K | 37 | 3.3 | 57 MB | Jan 2026 |
 | Education | $43K | 60K | 2,828 | 4.7 | 277 MB | May 2026 |
 | Education | $17K | 8K | 2,066 | 4.8 | 129 MB | Mar 2026 |
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 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