Revenue and download estimates for 948 Education apps that run a paywall on the App Store, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 112 of them (12%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: Duolingo: Language Lessons ($38.3M/mo), Learna: Speak & Learn English ($5.1M/mo) and PictureThis - Plant Identifier ($5.1M/mo).
Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $85K | 60K | 43,489 | 4.0 | 547 MB | Jan 2019 | |
| Education | $85K | 20K | 10,143 | 4.9 | 116 MB | Dec 2022 | |
| Education | $85K | 40K | 10,109 | 4.5 | 267 MB | Jan 2021 | |
| Education | $85K | 20K | 14,636 | 4.6 | 147 MB | Jan 2021 | |
| Education | $85K | 8K | 12,490 | 4.9 | 114 MB | Jul 2024 | |
| Education | $85K | 7K | 19,422 | 4.7 | 259 MB | Apr 2024 | |
| Education | $85K | 1K | 9,829 | 4.9 | 160 MB | Oct 2017 | |
| Education | $85K | 20K | 57,786 | 4.7 | 84 MB | Jan 2023 | |
| Education | $85K | 60K | 11,939 | 4.1 | 188 MB | Oct 2021 | |
| Education | $85K | 1K | 7,799 | 4.6 | 204 MB | Sep 2019 | |
| Education | $85K | 50K | 9,547 | 4.5 | 238 MB | Oct 2020 | |
| Education | $77K | 100K | 2,009 | 4.7 | 63 MB | Jul 2025 | |
| Education | $77K | 80K | 19,352 | 4.8 | 187 MB | Feb 2022 | |
| Education | $77K | 200K | 143,676 | 4.1 | 336 MB | Feb 2025 | |
| Education | $77K | 20K | 10,989 | 4.7 | 63 MB | Sep 2024 | |
| Education | $77K | 30K | 4,718 | 4.8 | 98 MB | Jun 2024 | |
| Education | $77K | 20K | 424,762 | 4.9 | 87 MB | Sep 2012 | |
| Education | $77K | 9K | 33,665 | 4.4 | 41 MB | Apr 2016 | |
| Education | $77K | 1K | 272 | 4.2 | 85 MB | Sep 2020 | |
| Education | $68K | 50K | 160 | 4.5 | 80 MB | Apr 2026 | |
| Education | $68K | 6K | 4,153 | 4.7 | 169 MB | Aug 2024 | |
| Education | $68K | 10K | 16,239 | 4.8 | 35 MB | Jul 2011 | |
| Education | $68K | 20K | 26,232 | 4.7 | 156 MB | Apr 2020 | |
| Education | $68K | 10K | 21,927 | 4.6 | 171 MB | Dec 2012 | |
| Education | $68K | 6K | 31,426 | 4.7 | 142 MB | Jul 2023 | |
| Education | $68K | 20K | 13,397 | 4.8 | 206 MB | Dec 2016 | |
| Education | $68K | 80K | 14,328 | 4.8 | 237 MB | Sep 2024 | |
| Education | $68K | 1K | 144 | 4.8 | 51 MB | Dec 2017 | |
| Education | $68K | 10K | 7,724 | 4.7 | 33 MB | Oct 2020 | |
| Education | $60K | 20K | 37 | 3.3 | 57 MB | Jan 2026 | |
| Education | $60K | 30K | 2,264 | 4.8 | 124 MB | Nov 2025 | |
| Education | $60K | 40K | 453 | 4.7 | 167 MB | Mar 2025 | |
| Education | $60K | 60K | 1,442 | 4.7 | 226 MB | Sep 2025 | |
| Education | $60K | 30K | 9,077 | 4.7 | 125 MB | Apr 2019 | |
| Education | $60K | 9K | 166,037 | 4.7 | 199 MB | Mar 2023 | |
| Education | $60K | 7K | 6,322 | 4.2 | 430 MB | Apr 2018 | |
| Education | $60K | 10K | 77,354 | 4.8 | 123 MB | Oct 2017 | |
| Education | $60K | 10K | 36,203 | 4.6 | 156 MB | May 2019 | |
| Education | $60K | 1K | 15,851 | 4.7 | 254 MB | Sep 2019 | |
| Education | $60K | 1K | 67,945 | 4.6 | 285 MB | Feb 2020 | |
| Education | $60K | 1K | 1,280 | 4.7 | 268 MB | Feb 2024 | |
| Education | $60K | 1K | 9,693 | 4.6 | 239 MB | Feb 2012 | |
| Education | $60K | 20K | 193,140 | 4.8 | 472 MB | Sep 2009 | |
| Education | $60K | 10K | 2,534 | 4.7 | 151 MB | Feb 2022 | |
| Education | $60K | 7K | 4,325 | 4.6 | 429 MB | Nov 2011 | |
| Education | $60K | 20K | 44,250 | 4.8 | 84 MB | Jun 2011 | |
| Education | $51K | 1K | 2,576 | 4.8 | 171 MB | Jan 2025 | |
| Education | $51K | 1K | 976,169 | 4.5 | 615 MB | Dec 2012 | |
| Education | $51K | 8K | 10,551 | 4.5 | 354 MB | Sep 2019 | |
| Education | $51K | 1K | 9,249 | 4.9 | 175 MB | Mar 2019 | |
| Education | $51K | 1K | 3,475 | 4.6 | 44 MB | May 2023 | |
| Education | $51K | 1K | 12,841 | 4.6 | 294 MB | Dec 2019 | |
| Education | $51K | 1K | 7,926 | 4.6 | 255 MB | Dec 2021 | |
| Education | $51K | 300K | 37,474 | 4.8 | 456 MB | Apr 2019 | |
| Education | $51K | 6K | 751 | 4.6 | 99 MB | Apr 2011 | |
| Education | $51K | 1K | 5,871 | 4.5 | 576 MB | Nov 2020 | |
| Education | $51K | 1K | 189 | 4.5 | 574 MB | Aug 2019 | |
| Education | $51K | 20K | 109,202 | 4.6 | 417 MB | Oct 2012 | |
| Education | $51K | 9K | 474 | 4.0 | 949 MB | Jul 2020 | |
| Education | $51K | 8K | 5,817 | 4.8 | 74 MB | Dec 2016 | |
| Education | $43K | 60K | 2,828 | 4.7 | 277 MB | May 2026 | |
| Education | $43K | 10K | 1,545 | 4.9 | 112 MB | Sep 2024 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 5,036 | 4.8 | 74 MB | Mar 2024 | |
| Education | $43K | 70K | 449,316 | 4.2 | 146 MB | Sep 2015 | |
| Education | $43K | 50K | 13,503 | 4.9 | 40 MB | Apr 2018 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 15,043 | 4.9 | 84 MB | Mar 2020 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 9,300 | 4.3 | 57 MB | Apr 2023 | |
| Education | $43K | 7K | 154,733 | 4.3 | 146 MB | Mar 2012 | |
| Education | $43K | 10K | 6,306 | 4.7 | 111 MB | Mar 2015 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 66,651 | 4.6 | 114 MB | Feb 2019 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 15,300 | 4.8 | 73 MB | May 2020 | |
| Education | $43K | 10K | 2,391 | 4.6 | 126 MB | Jan 2024 | |
| Education | $43K | 50K | 8,221 | 4.3 | 397 MB | Apr 2020 | |
| Education | $43K | 90K | 37,607 | 4.4 | 52 MB | Jul 2014 | |
| Education | $43K | 90K | 94,784 | 4.6 | 373 MB | Jul 2016 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 3,614 | 4.8 | 42 MB | Oct 2017 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 4,891 | 4.9 | 10 MB | Jan 2017 | |
| Education | $43K | 9K | 2,195 | 4.5 | 111 MB | Jul 2017 | |
| Education | $43K | 20K | 15,171 | 4.6 | 180 MB | Apr 2020 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 9,789 | 4.9 | 49 MB | Jun 2017 | |
| Education | $43K | 1K | 5,324 | 4.5 | 96 MB | Jul 2013 | |
| Education | $34K | 60K | 551 | 3.7 | 220 MB | Jan 2022 | |
| Education | $34K | 1K | 726 | 4.8 | 125 MB | Jun 2024 | |
| Education | $34K | 1K | 1,267 | 4.8 | 30 MB | Jan 2021 | |
| Education | $34K | 9K | 17,024 | 4.5 | 294 MB | Dec 2018 | |
| Education | $34K | 9K | 116,240 | 4.6 | 258 MB | Sep 2018 | |
| Education | $34K | 1K | 36,262 | 4.7 | 266 MB | Feb 2022 | |
| Education | $34K | 9K | 42,713 | 4.7 | 158 MB | Nov 2019 | |
| Education | $34K | 10K | 12,392 | 4.2 | 198 MB | Apr 2013 | |
| Education | $34K | 10K | 34,458 | 4.1 | 378 MB | Nov 2018 | |
| Education | $34K | 1K | 2,348 | 4.2 | 429 MB | Mar 2012 | |
| Education | $34K | 9K | 711 | 4.8 | 47 MB | Jun 2022 | |
| Education | $34K | 1K | 1,331 | 4.2 | 1003 MB | Dec 2015 | |
| Education | $34K | 100K | 205,629 | 4.3 | 175 MB | Sep 2013 | |
| Education | $34K | 50K | 585 | 4.8 | 34 MB | Jan 2017 | |
| Education | $34K | 200K | 3,877 | 4.8 | 91 MB | Nov 2017 | |
| Education | $34K | 1K | 3,383 | 4.9 | 24 MB | Dec 2015 | |
| Education | $34K | 1K | 17,512 | 4.7 | 435 MB | Nov 2012 | |
| Education | $34K | 8K | 59,746 | 4.3 | 271 MB | Aug 2018 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 2,977 | 4.8 | 75 MB | Oct 2025 | |
| Education | $26K | 20K | 1,219 | 4.7 | 92 MB | Jan 2025 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 19,569 | 4.6 | 144 MB | Oct 2020 | |
| Education | $26K | 6K | 95,546 | 4.7 | 1039 MB | Mar 2017 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 17,558 | 4.8 | 73 MB | May 2020 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 17,050 | 4.4 | 219 MB | May 2012 | |
| Education | $26K | 10K | - | - | 217 MB | Aug 2024 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 1,976 | 4.4 | 62 MB | Jul 2024 | |
| Education | $26K | 30K | - | - | 132 MB | Dec 2024 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 7,389 | 4.9 | 91 MB | Oct 2018 | |
| Education | $26K | 30K | 398,915 | 4.3 | 139 MB | Jul 2016 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 55,574 | 4.7 | 217 MB | May 2022 | |
| Education | $26K | 30K | 11,535 | 4.8 | 126 MB | May 2021 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 3,211 | 4.6 | 74 MB | Jun 2015 | |
| Education | $26K | 7K | 2,752 | 4.2 | 712 MB | Dec 2021 | |
| Education | $26K | 6K | 797 | 4.5 | 77 MB | Aug 2017 | |
| Education | $26K | 10K | 199 | 4.0 | 258 MB | Jan 2015 | |
| Education | $26K | 7K | 16,639 | 4.7 | 44 MB | Sep 2013 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 1,145 | 4.8 | 38 MB | Oct 2016 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 1,763 | 4.5 | 429 MB | May 2012 | |
| Education | $26K | 7K | 1,876 | 4.2 | 71 MB | Nov 2019 | |
| Education | $26K | 8K | 24,872 | 4.2 | 910 MB | Dec 2019 | |
| Education | $26K | 20K | 13,346 | 4.3 | 256 MB | Mar 2018 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 1,071 | 4.3 | 186 MB | Feb 2021 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 17,427 | 4.2 | 504 MB | Apr 2020 | |
| Education | $26K | 8K | 25,684 | 4.7 | 146 MB | Feb 2018 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 11,058 | 4.9 | 10 MB | Feb 2018 | |
| Education | $26K | 9K | 40,635 | 4.3 | 219 MB | Sep 2020 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 699 | 4.7 | 85 MB | Feb 2014 | |
| Education | $26K | 10K | 14,652 | 4.5 | 244 MB | Nov 2014 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 31,635 | 4.3 | 60 MB | Apr 2011 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 16,297 | 4.5 | 248 MB | Dec 2011 | |
| Education | $26K | 5K | 20,315 | 4.7 | 103 MB | May 2014 | |
| Education | $26K | 1K | 12,082 | 4.8 | 117 MB | Jan 2019 | |
| Education | $26K | 40K | 100,312 | 4.5 | 714 MB | Nov 2019 | |
| Education | $17K | 8K | 2,066 | 4.8 | 129 MB | Mar 2026 | |
| Education | $17K | 5K | 2,371 | 4.6 | 98 MB | Aug 2025 | |
| Education | $17K | 20K | 78,496 | 4.7 | 237 MB | Oct 2019 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 17,525 | 4.6 | 184 MB | Aug 2014 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 12,974 | 4.7 | 47 MB | Nov 2017 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 89 | 4.7 | 92 MB | Sep 2024 | |
| Education | $17K | 50K | 36,320 | 4.8 | 168 MB | Aug 2012 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 1,271 | 4.5 | 40 MB | Jun 2024 | |
| Education | $17K | 20K | 35,818 | 4.8 | 62 MB | Jun 2020 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 809 | 4.9 | 126 MB | Apr 2020 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 6,823 | 4.9 | 73 MB | May 2020 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 702 | 4.5 | 128 MB | Jul 2018 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 868 | 4.5 | 35 MB | Dec 2019 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 1,429 | 4.7 | 296 MB | Mar 2022 | |
| Education | $17K | 60K | 1,090 | 4.1 | 260 MB | Feb 2022 | |
| Education | $17K | 1K | 414 | 4.5 | 831 MB | Oct 2021 |
| 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 |
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 319 | 34 | 11% | $5K | Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts $22.1M |
| Business | 374 | 47 | 13% | $5K | iScanner: PDF Document Scanner $3.4M |
| Developer Tools | 162 | 3 | 2% | $850 | Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast $340K |
| Education | 948 | 112 | 12% | $850 | Duolingo: Language Lessons $38.3M |
| Entertainment | 472 | 91 | 19% | $850 | Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies $40.8M |
| Finance | 396 | 10 | 3% | $850 | TradingView: Track All Markets $1.7M |
| Food & Drink | 371 | 6 | 2% | $850 | ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner $1.7M |
| Games | 1,141 | 62 | 5% | $850 | Travel Town - Merge Adventure $8.5M |
| Graphics & Design | 508 | 29 | 6% | $850 | Kling AI: AI Image&Video Maker $1.7M |
| Health & Fitness | 549 | 131 | 24% | $17K | Strava: Run, Bike, Walk $12.8M |
| Lifestyle | 381 | 55 | 14% | $7K | Tipsy Chat: Live Your Story $8.5M |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 22 | 2 | 9% | $850 | Readly: Newspapers & Magazines $425K |
| Medical | 444 | 6 | 1% | $850 | Huckleberry: Baby Tracker $680K |
| Music | 378 | 52 | 14% | $6K | YouTube Music $32.3M |
| Navigation | 346 | 18 | 5% | $850 | onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps $6.8M |
| News | 418 | 27 | 6% | $850 | X $11.1M |
| Photo & Video | 476 | 123 | 26% | $17K | YouTube $165.8M |
| Productivity | 484 | 120 | 25% | $17K | ChatGPT $256.7M |
| Reference | 440 | 33 | 8% | $850 | Translate Now - AI Translator $2.6M |
| Shopping | 234 | 3 | 1% | $850 | My Package Delivery Tracker $425K |
| Social Networking | 268 | 59 | 22% | $26K | Telegram Messenger $17.9M |
| Sports | 439 | 45 | 10% | $850 | GameChanger $6.0M |
| Travel | 427 | 9 | 2% | $850 | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker $1.7M |
| Utilities | 489 | 100 | 20% | $4K | Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner $9.4M |
| Weather | 312 | 12 | 4% | $850 | Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live $1.7M |
$50K+ a month 2,172 apps $100K+ a month 1,189 apps $500K+ a month 417 apps $1M+ a month 155 apps