Entertainment app revenue: 2018 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 37 Entertainment apps in the database that launched in 2018, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 6 of them (16%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: The Zeus Network ($6.0M/mo), Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures ($765K/mo) and DROPOUT By CollegeHumor ($595K/mo).
Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026
Entertainment apps launched in 2018
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Entertainment | $6.0M | 60K | 155,882 | 4.8 | 50 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $765K | 200K | 560,452 | 4.4 | 534 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $595K | 10K | 43,348 | 5.0 | 48 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $425K | 10K | 57,862 | 4.7 | 188 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $255K | 200K | 197,942 | 4.8 | 374 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $170K | 50K | 209,277 | 4.4 | 1264 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $68K | 20K | 620 | 2.1 | 86 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $34K | 1K | 8,256 | 5.0 | 53 MB | Oct 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $26K | 1K | 170,709 | 4.8 | 297 MB | Nov 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $26K | 20K | 4,703 | 4.3 | 70 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $26K | 10K | 389 | 3.4 | 240 MB | May 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $17K | 100K | 3,778 | 4.3 | 51 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $17K | 10K | 48,333 | 4.5 | 189 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $17K | 40K | 81,404 | 4.7 | 82 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $17K | 1K | 4,192 | 4.9 | 68 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $9K | 1K | 22 | 4.3 | 223 MB | Oct 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $9K | 1K | 191 | 3.1 | 143 MB | Nov 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $4K | 1K | 309 | 2.7 | 104 MB | May 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 10,038 | 4.5 | 91 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 20K | 40,637 | 4.6 | 188 MB | May 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 19,357 | 4.3 | 180 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 11,929 | 4.5 | 274 MB | Oct 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 3,620 | 4.7 | 11 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 10,536 | 4.1 | 42 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 775 | 4.3 | 328 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 3,010 | 4.6 | 158 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 4,251 | 4.7 | 53 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 73,468 | 4.9 | 66 MB | Nov 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 8K | 140,154 | 4.7 | 364 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 396 | 4.4 | 64 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 32,529 | 4.7 | 225 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 13,744 | 4.8 | 15 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 5,315 | 4.8 | 86 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 11,785 | 4.4 | 64 MB | Feb 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 41,159 | 4.5 | 142 MB | Jun 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 19,073 | 4.6 | 115 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Entertainment | $850 | 1K | 1,306 | 3.8 | 157 MB | Jun 2018 |
Entertainment apps by launch year
| Launched | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | 57% | $170K | StoryReel: Exclusive Drama $6.0M |
| 2025 | 15 | 6 | 40% | $85K | FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV $2.6M |
| 2024 | 28 | 13 | 46% | $85K | DramaWave - Dramas & Reels $11.9M |
| 2023 | 32 | 11 | 34% | $26K | GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub $7.7M |
| 2022 | 25 | 5 | 20% | $850 | zeta: AI Chat, Story, Play $5.1M |
| 2021 | 56 | 6 | 11% | $850 | Quinn - Audio Stories $850K |
| 2020 | 61 | 7 | 11% | $850 | Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies $40.8M |
| 2019 | 49 | 8 | 16% | $850 | iQIYI - Dramas, Anime, Shows $2.6M |
| 2018 | 37 | 6 | 16% | $850 | The Zeus Network $6.0M |
| 2017 | 36 | 4 | 11% | $850 | BritBox: The Best British TV $850K |
| 2016 | 40 | 3 | 8% | $850 | MBC Shahid $7.7M |
| 2015 | 20 | 4 | 20% | $26K | Patreon $3.4M |
| 2014 | 22 | 4 | 18% | $850 | WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, Manhwa $3.4M |
| 2013 | 14 | 4 | 29% | $850 | Paramount+ $38.3M |
| 2012 | 11 | 3 | 27% | $850 | Amazon Prime Video $32.3M |
| 2011 | 10 | 2 | 20% | $850 | Viki: Asian Drama, Movies & TV $3.4M |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0% | $850 | TBN+ Christian Streaming $8K |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | 20% | $850 | Crunchyroll $32.3M |
Apps launched in 2018 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 19 | 3 | 16% | $8K | Inkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooks $850K |
| Business | 32 | 4 | 13% | $5K | Package Tracker - pkge Mobile $850K |
| Developer Tools | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Surge 5 $26K |
| Education | 101 | 6 | 6% | $850 | Pimsleur | Language Learning $1.7M |
| Entertainment | 37 | 6 | 16% | $850 | The Zeus Network $6.0M |
| Finance | 28 | 0 | 0% | $850 | LifeLock Identity $85K |
| Food & Drink | 36 | 0 | 0% | $850 | America's Test Kitchen $68K |
| Games | 117 | 8 | 7% | $850 | Total Battle: War Strategy $7.7M |
| Graphics & Design | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Invitation Maker: Cards & RSVP $68K |
| Health & Fitness | 48 | 6 | 13% | $6K | Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom $595K |
| Lifestyle | 33 | 2 | 6% | $850 | Anker eufy $595K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Essence Magazine $850 |
| Medical | 40 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Christian Hypnobirthing $26K |
| Music | 38 | 3 | 8% | $850 | Beat Maker Pro: Music drum Pad $340K |
| Navigation | 32 | 1 | 3% | $8K | calimoto motorcycle navigation $425K |
| News | 12 | 3 | 25% | $9K | The Economist: News & Analysis $850K |
| Photo & Video | 45 | 9 | 20% | $8K | Prequel: Photo & Video Editor $1.7M |
| Productivity | 39 | 7 | 18% | $850 | VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy $2.6M |
| Reference | 28 | 3 | 11% | $850 | Translate Now - AI Translator $2.6M |
| Shopping | 13 | 0 | 0% | $850 | T-Shirt Design Studio $6K |
| Social Networking | 21 | 2 | 10% | $9K | ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live $425K |
| Sports | 39 | 1 | 3% | $850 | F1 TV $1.7M |
| Travel | 30 | 1 | 3% | $850 | Outdooractive $170K |
| Utilities | 29 | 7 | 24% | $850 | Norton 360 Security & VPN $2.6M |
| Weather | 27 | 0 | 0% | $850 | DeerCast-Prep. Predict. Pursue $85K |
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