Entertainment app revenue: 2025 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 15 Entertainment apps in the database that launched in 2025, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 6 of them (40%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $85K. Top earners: FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV ($2.6M/mo), iDrama – Short Dramas & Reels ($1.7M/mo) and FlareFlow ($425K/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 2025
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Entertainment | $2.6M | 400K | 88,483 | 4.7 | 178 MB | Aug 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $1.7M | 400K | 18,152 | 4.7 | 188 MB | Feb 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $425K | 20K | 10,665 | 4.7 | 165 MB | Apr 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $340K | 300K | 14,072 | 4.7 | 295 MB | Apr 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $170K | 80K | 811 | 4.5 | 108 MB | Dec 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $170K | 20K | 84 | 3.8 | 100 MB | Mar 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $85K | 9K | 79 | 4.1 | 221 MB | Apr 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $85K | 100K | 19,732 | 4.7 | 105 MB | Nov 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $85K | 1K | 8,711 | 4.7 | 166 MB | Jan 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $85K | 200K | 23,709 | 4.8 | 73 MB | Jun 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $77K | 9K | 4,960 | 4.6 | 58 MB | Jul 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $60K | 30K | 328 | 4.1 | 71 MB | May 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $43K | 1K | 2 | 5.0 | 75 MB | Jul 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $43K | 6K | 5 | 2.2 | 81 MB | Dec 2025 |
 | Entertainment | $26K | 60K | 49,246 | 4.7 | 444 MB | Feb 2025 |
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 2025 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 17 | 4 | 24% | $43K | Scroll The Bible $1.7M |
| Business | 5 | 2 | 40% | $85K | Scanner App: Scan Documents $340K |
| Developer Tools | 1 | 0 | 0% | $17K | Vibecode - AI App Builder $17K |
| Education | 22 | 7 | 32% | $85K | LangLearn: AI English Tutor $680K |
| Entertainment | 15 | 6 | 40% | $85K | FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV $2.6M |
| Finance | 5 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Settlemate: Claim Savings $77K |
| Food & Drink | 2 | 0 | 0% | $85K | Localize - Farmers Market $85K |
| Graphics & Design | 27 | 7 | 26% | $68K | Kling AI: AI Image&Video Maker $1.7M |
| Health & Fitness | 31 | 10 | 32% | $85K | MenuFit - Healthy Eating Out $680K |
| Lifestyle | 11 | 2 | 18% | $77K | AI Decor - AI Home Design $255K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $60K | Christian Mingle - Dating App $60K |
| Medical | 1 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Finger Blood Pressure: BP Mate $43K |
| Music | 7 | 4 | 57% | $170K | Reverse Audio: Sing Challenge $255K |
| Navigation | 5 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Game Maps IRL $85K |
| News | 4 | 1 | 25% | $85K | The Times: UK & World News $425K |
| Photo & Video | 22 | 12 | 55% | $170K | Shots: Photo & Video Generator $850K |
| Productivity | 28 | 12 | 43% | $85K | Grok AI $24.7M |
| Reference | 23 | 11 | 48% | $85K | Live Translator - AI Translate $595K |
| Social Networking | 3 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Valid - Compliment Classmates $51K |
| Sports | 7 | 1 | 14% | $51K | TeamSnap ONE $170K |
| Travel | 5 | 0 | 0% | $68K | Roamy: Save Spot & Plan Trips $85K |
| Utilities | 21 | 4 | 19% | $60K | Pocket - AI Personal Assistant $2.6M |
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