Entertainment app revenue: 2026 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 7 Entertainment apps in the database that launched in 2026, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 4 of them (57%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $170K. Top earners: StoryReel: Exclusive Drama ($6.0M/mo), VibeShort: AI Comic Dramas ($5.1M/mo) and DramaBox Lite - Mini Drama TV ($765K/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 2026
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Entertainment | $6.0M | 4M | 11,547 | 4.7 | 138 MB | Apr 2026 |
 | Entertainment | $5.1M | 3M | 16,092 | 4.5 | 147 MB | Feb 2026 |
 | Entertainment | $765K | 300K | 1,068 | 4.8 | 125 MB | Jan 2026 |
 | Entertainment | $170K | 400K | 958 | 4.7 | 260 MB | May 2026 |
 | Entertainment | $60K | 1K | 14 | 5.0 | 66 MB | Mar 2026 |
 | Entertainment | $43K | 30K | 1,714 | 4.6 | 80 MB | Jan 2026 |
 | Entertainment | $9K | 20K | 368 | 4.9 | 16 MB | Jan 2026 |
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 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