Games app revenue: 2017 launches

Revenue and download estimates for the 108 Games apps in the database that launched in 2017, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 6 of them (6%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: Raft® Survival - Ocean Nomad ($255K/mo), Vegas Live Slots Casino ($255K/mo) and MadOut2 Big City Online ($170K/mo).

Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026

Games apps launched in 2017

108 apps, total $2.1M/mo, median $850/mo, 6 over $100K, cohort hit rate 6%

App	Category	Net revenue/mo	Downloads/mo	Ratings	Rating	Size	Launched
Raft® Survival - Ocean Nomad by Survival Games Ltd	Games	$255K	400K	277,155	4.7	326 MB	Dec 2017
Vegas Live Slots Casino by PlayDog Soft Co., Ltd	Games	$255K	1K	64,915	4.6	219 MB	Nov 2017
MadOut2 Big City Online by Vladislav Ivanchuk	Games	$170K	300K	40,411	4.5	1986 MB	May 2017
Game of Kings:The Blood Throne by 佳王	Games	$170K	1K	3,016	4.4	472 MB	Jan 2017
The Wolf: Online RPG Simulator by Swift Apps sp. z o.o. sp. kom.	Games	$170K	30K	90,374	4.7	296 MB	Feb 2017
Soul Knight by 泽阳李	Games	$170K	200K	120,184	4.8	854 MB	Feb 2017
Dead Ahead: Zombie Warfare by ABE Entertainment Limited	Games	$85K	20K	49,160	4.6	193 MB	Mar 2017
Battle Warship: Naval Empire by Magic Prime Group Limited	Games	$85K	1K	6,348	4.0	3763 MB	Jul 2017
Word Crossy - A Crossword game by REIN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED	Games	$77K	1K	128,589	4.3	1527 MB	Aug 2017
Huge Win Slots！Casino Games by Joy Mania	Games	$51K	1K	22,666	4.7	337 MB	Jul 2017
BunnyHops - The #1 party game by KYHU	Games	$43K	10K	3,587	4.5	242 MB	Jan 2017
Poker Night in America by Rush Street Productions	Games	$43K	1K	4,117	4.6	280 MB	Jun 2017
Spaceflight Simulator by Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd	Games	$43K	30K	61,715	4.8	95 MB	Nov 2017
Call of Spartan by 彦斌文	Games	$34K	1K	1,795	4.6	392 MB	Aug 2017
Stronghold Kingdoms Castle Sim by Firefly Studios	Games	$34K	1K	2,125	4.4	682 MB	Aug 2017
War Games - Commander by Hongliang Feng	Games	$34K	1K	1,052	4.3	464 MB	Mar 2017
Summoners Greed: Tower Defense by PIXIO LIMITED	Games	$34K	5K	117,793	4.9	337 MB	Aug 2017
Car Parking - Driving School by Lavkush Gupta	Games	$26K	300K	128,431	4.6	1294 MB	Jan 2017
Arcaea by lowiro	Games	$26K	10K	21,578	4.8	875 MB	Mar 2017
Bingo Drive: Live Clash Tour by Gliding Deer	Games	$26K	1K	19,861	4.7	213 MB	Jul 2017
Fillwords: Word Search Puzzle by MALPA GAMES	Games	$17K	200K	45,307	4.9	240 MB	Feb 2017
STN Play by Station Casinos by Red Rock Resorts, Inc	Games	$17K	1K	5,552	4.4	72 MB	May 2017
iGun Pro 2 by Crimson Moon Entertainment LLC	Games	$17K	50K	72,922	4.8	186 MB	Apr 2017
Bid Wars 2 – Pawn Shop Tycoon by By Aliens L.L.C - F.Z	Games	$17K	10K	37,796	4.6	231 MB	Dec 2017
Rising Super Chef 2 - Cooking by 晓翔黄	Games	$17K	10K	17,521	4.8	194 MB	May 2017
Poké TCG Scanner Dragon Shield by ARCANE TINMEN APS	Games	$9K	20K	13,456	4.6	156 MB	Mar 2017
WuXia World by Dust Gaming	Games	$9K	1K	177	4.2	290 MB	Dec 2017
World Hockey Manager 2024 by Gold Town Games AB	Games	$9K	1K	1,973	4.0	799 MB	Nov 2017
Car Driving Simulator Games by Better Games Studio Pty Ltd.	Games	$9K	300K	27,874	4.6	472 MB	Jun 2017
Cash Fever Slots™-Vegas Casino by MIRROR GAMES LIMITED	Games	$9K	1K	7,986	4.6	357 MB	Sep 2017
Backgammon Narde Online by R-Soft	Games	$7K	10K	83	2.1	195 MB	May 2017
Phone Dice by PhoneDice Ltd	Games	$7K	1K	479	3.6	65 MB	Dec 2017
BLeBRiTY by It's Shiny, LLC	Games	$7K	1K	18,156	4.8	38 MB	Nov 2017
Bowling by Jason Belmonte by WannaPlay Studio Ltd	Games	$7K	1K	9,676	4.5	278 MB	Aug 2017
Pro 11 - Soccer Manager Game by Trophy Games ApS	Games	$6K	1K	1,730	4.6	439 MB	Aug 2017
Crazy Cooking Star Chef by Shenzhen Runqian Technology Limited	Games	$5K	30K	19,157	4.6	308 MB	Jun 2017
Stormbound by Stormbound Games	Games	$5K	1K	8,560	4.5	718 MB	Sep 2017
Tennis Manager 2024 - TOP SEED by Gaminho	Games	$4K	1K	830	4.6	167 MB	Jun 2017
Off and Pacing: Horse Racing by The Farm Ventures	Games	$4K	1K	140	4.1	92 MB	May 2017
Binions/Four Queens Game Quest by Free Slot Games of Las Vegas, LLC	Games	$4K	1K	2,834	4.7	130 MB	Nov 2017
Brainster by Aparteko	Games	$850	1K	150	4.6	26 MB	Sep 2017
Trivia Soccer - Logo game quiz by Sarun siripreechapong	Games	$850	1K	122	4.4	92 MB	Oct 2017
Sugar Witch by Cubeflux	Games	$850	1K	169	4.8	116 MB	Feb 2017
Ears Feud by Kid Friendly Software, Inc	Games	$850	1K	13	3.8	15 MB	Feb 2017
Quiz Owl's - Animal Trivia by FGL Indie Showcase	Games	$850	1K	12	4.7	281 MB	Apr 2017
Math - Quiz Game by Martin Tomas	Games	$850	1K	10	4.9	59 MB	Nov 2017
Color By Number! Pixel Art by Virede	Games	$850	1K	8,484	4.8	44 MB	Dec 2017
Color Noir・Black Coloring Book by Henry Heisenberg Apps, LLC	Games	$850	1K	14,488	4.7	64 MB	May 2017
Croc Word: Crossword Puzzle by Clever Apps Pte Ltd	Games	$850	1K	128	4.8	91 MB	Aug 2017
Ears Millionaire by Kid Friendly Software, Inc	Games	$850	1K	11	3.6	19 MB	Oct 2017
FanLabel: Daily Music Contests by Fan Label, LLC	Games	$850	1K	737	4.6	226 MB	Nov 2017
Wish Simulator by James Lau	Games	$850	1K	1,018	3.7	161 MB	Mar 2017
Bubble Shooter: Frozen Pop by Party Happy Games SL	Games	$850	1K	16,061	4.7	378 MB	Dec 2017
Pony Dress Up Game Girls 2 - My Little Equestria by Pasin Jan-oun	Games	$850	1K	217	4.5	51 MB	Jan 2017
iClef - Sight Reading & Note Recognition Your Way by Key Chaotic, LLC	Games	$850	1K	3	5.0	66 MB	Jan 2017
Slash/Dots. - Physics Puzzles by GIBIER GAMES LIMITED LIABILITY CO.	Games	$850	1K	990	4.5	166 MB	Jun 2017
Word Chef - Word Trivia Games by Infinitous Games	Games	$850	1K	1,035	4.4	19 MB	Dec 2017
World Kitchen Fever Cooking by Play Spirit Limited	Games	$850	1K	130	4.3	142 MB	Aug 2017
Keno World by YPISOFT. corp	Games	$850	1K	893	4.6	1721 MB	Jan 2017
My Oasis: Anxiety Relief Game by June Inter Co., Ltd.	Games	$850	1K	9,053	4.7	275 MB	Oct 2017
Puzzle games for kids: Animal by Concolor - Educational learning games for kids & toddlers	Games	$850	1K	26	3.1	139 MB	May 2017
Kids Songs - Wheels on the Bus by Nayi Disha Studios	Games	$850	1K	531	4.2	104 MB	Aug 2017
M.U.D. Rally by Vincenzo Cosentino	Games	$850	1K	1,056	4.5	1690 MB	Jan 2017
Jewel Swap -Magic Match 3 game by Shanghai New Dragon Restaurant Management Co., Ltd.	Games	$850	1K	1,400	4.5	115 MB	Jun 2017
Master Bass Angler: Fishing by Gold Helm Games, LLC	Games	$850	1K	3,168	4.7	145 MB	Apr 2017
Word Farm - Anagram Word Game by Wixot Studios	Games	$850	1K	1,085	4.6	174 MB	Aug 2017
Movies & Music Trivia by Interlock Pty Ltd	Games	$850	1K	2	3.0	18 MB	Nov 2017
Old MacDonald Had a Farm Song! by OkiPlay Ltd	Games	$850	1K	47	3.7	49 MB	Dec 2017
Police Motorbike Simulator 3D by GameShark	Games	$850	1K	3	5.0	86 MB	Jun 2017
Prison Escape games-the room's secret 14 by 艾玲李	Games	$850	1K	2,500	4.0	73 MB	May 2017
Riddles Me That-Logic Puzzles & Brain Teasers Quiz by RAFIKA SULTANA	Games	$850	1K	308	4.7	25 MB	Feb 2017
Steampunk Puzzle Physics Game by RevampSoft	Games	$850	1K	694	4.4	437 MB	Jun 2017
Stunt Bike Freestyle by ARCHFIEND STUDIO	Games	$850	1K	1,299	4.7	306 MB	Jan 2017
Super Hero Games Create A Character for Boys Games by Tuchchai Suwanawong	Games	$850	1K	212	4.1	67 MB	Jan 2017
Super Hero Girls Dress Up by Phowpinyo Shimbhanao	Games	$850	1K	295	4.0	68 MB	Mar 2017
Sushi Food Maker Cooking Games by VZO entertainment	Games	$850	1K	4,892	4.2	61 MB	Mar 2017
White Tiles Classic Version : Piano Master by Brighthouse	Games	$850	1K	33	3.8	52 MB	Feb 2017
Trivia: Questions and Answers by Tung Dinh	Games	$850	10K	1,578	4.4	58 MB	Nov 2017
Word Turds by Exceptionull Games LLC	Games	$850	1K	501	4.7	73 MB	Nov 2017
Word Guru - Puzzle Word Game by 吉良高	Games	$850	1K	1,154	4.7	66 MB	Nov 2017
World Geography - Quiz Game by Martin Tomas	Games	$850	1K	3,122	4.8	90 MB	Mar 2017
Guess The Song Pop Music Games by Max Kochergin	Games	$850	1K	3,442	4.3	40 MB	Nov 2017
Drift legends by Starkom	Games	$850	1K	2,231	4.3	783 MB	Mar 2017
Word Sauce: Connect Puzzle! by Clever Apps Pte Ltd	Games	$850	1K	531	4.7	81 MB	May 2017
Riverboat Gambler by Riverboat Gambler, LLC	Games	$850	1K	1,927	4.6	172 MB	Aug 2017
Slots WOW Fun Slot Machines by Megarama Games Ltd	Games	$850	1K	30,419	4.6	335 MB	Oct 2017
Fish Paradise - Aquarium Live by ORCA STUDIOS PTY. LTD.	Games	$850	1K	3,040	4.6	333 MB	Jan 2017
Celebrity Look Alike - Looky by Who do I Look Like Inc.	Games	$850	1K	22,565	4.5	37 MB	May 2017
Brain training game:WordCoffee by Magnithink	Games	$850	1K	19,396	4.7	129 MB	Sep 2017
Easter Sweeper: Match 3 Games by SmileyGamer BVBA	Games	$850	1K	2,837	4.5	107 MB	Feb 2017
Horse World - Show Jumping by Trophy Games Development A/S	Games	$850	1K	740	3.9	401 MB	Jun 2017
I Love Hue by Zut Games Ltd	Games	$850	20K	45,190	4.9	46 MB	Jan 2017
Castle Cats - Idle Hero RPG by PocApp Studios AB	Games	$850	1K	12,879	4.9	315 MB	Jun 2017
Wild Triple 777 Slots Casino by Tap Slots Inc.	Games	$850	1K	6,907	4.7	114 MB	Mar 2017
Word Search Sea Game by MALPA GAMES	Games	$850	30K	22,193	4.5	197 MB	Jun 2017
Football Superstar by Lazy Boy Developments	Games	$850	1K	9,237	4.6	56 MB	Aug 2017
Scary Teacher 3D by GenITeam LLC	Games	$850	200K	450,304	4.6	2263 MB	Jun 2017
Decor Matters: Home Design App by DecorMatters, Inc.	Games	$850	1K	14,196	4.7	250 MB	Mar 2017
Dot to Dot: Connect the Dots by Dot to Dot s.r.o.	Games	$850	1K	10,785	4.6	227 MB	Sep 2017
Kitty Scramble: Word Stacks by Clever Apps Pte Ltd	Games	$850	1K	431	4.8	132 MB	Jul 2017
NASCAR Heat Mobile by 704 Games Company	Games	$850	1K	24,301	4.2	1315 MB	Apr 2017
Zen Koi 2 by LandShark Games Pte. Ltd.	Games	$850	1K	27,675	4.8	147 MB	Dec 2017
Star Stable: Horses by Star Stable Entertainment AB	Games	$850	7K	11,264	4.2	253 MB	Jan 2017
Online UFO Crane Game-NETCH- by NETCH JAPAN Inc.	Games	$850	1K	24	2.0	12 MB	Jul 2017
Slots Rush: Vegas Casino Slots by Caelum Inc, Slots Bingo Casino Card Game Collections	Games	$850	1K	4,794	4.4	204 MB	Jun 2017
Gold Party Casino by PlayDog Soft Co., Ltd	Games	$850	1K	6,027	4.7	140 MB	Sep 2017
Bubble Shooter Classic Match by Ilya Molodetsky	Games	$850	1K	9,368	4.5	101 MB	May 2017
Power Pop Bubble Shooter Mania by Ilya Molodetsky	Games	$850	1K	32,462	4.5	89 MB	Jul 2017

Games apps by launch year

Launched	Apps	$100K+	Hit rate	Median/mo	Top earner
2022	103	6	6%	$850	Triple Match 3D $1.7M
2021	229	14	6%	$850	Travel Town - Merge Adventure $8.5M
2020	200	11	6%	$850	Merge Mansion $4.3M
2019	151	11	7%	$850	Sohoo Poker - Texas Hold'em $1.7M
2018	117	8	7%	$850	Total Battle: War Strategy $7.7M
2017	108	6	6%	$850	Raft® Survival - Ocean Nomad $255K
2016	93	2	2%	$850	War and Order $850K
2015	55	2	4%	$850	Highrise: Avatar, Chat & Games $340K
2014	30	0	0%	$850	Durak Online card game $77K
2013	22	0	0%	$850	Video Poker Games $43K
2012	19	2	11%	$850	Infinite Flight Simulator $255K
2011	6	0	0%	$850	DragonVale $85K
2010	5	0	0%	$850	Blackjack $9K
2009	3	0	0%	$850	Urban Rivals $8K

Apps launched in 2017 by category

Category	Apps	$100K+	Hit rate	Median/mo	Top earner
Books	13	2	15%	$7K	WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga $510K
Business	31	5	16%	$8K	Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App $680K
Developer Tools	9	0	0%	$850	HTTPBot: API & HTTP Client $7K
Education	99	6	6%	$850	PictureThis - Plant Identifier $5.1M
Entertainment	36	4	11%	$850	BritBox: The Best British TV $850K
Finance	36	1	3%	$850	TradingView: Track All Markets $1.7M
Food & Drink	22	0	0%	$850	Tasty: Recipes, Cooking Videos $8K
Games	108	6	6%	$850	Raft® Survival - Ocean Nomad $255K
Graphics & Design	22	0	0%	$850	FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation $85K
Health & Fitness	40	8	20%	$17K	BetterMe Well-Being Coach $850K
Lifestyle	30	5	17%	$850	The Official Wyze App $3.4M
Magazines & Newspapers	2	0	0%	$850	Poetry Magazine App $850
Medical	76	1	1%	$850	Huckleberry: Baby Tracker $680K
Music	25	1	4%	$850	Jamzone - Sing & Play Along $170K
Navigation	28	3	11%	$850	WeHunt $595K
News	10	2	20%	$850	Financial Times: Business News $765K
Photo & Video	32	8	25%	$17K	FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor $10.2M
Productivity	35	6	17%	$5K	Grammarly: AI Keyboard & Notes $1.7M
Reference	22	0	0%	$850	#Bible - Verse of the Day $43K
Shopping	26	0	0%	$850	HotStock - in-stock alerts $51K
Social Networking	16	1	6%	$850	Coverstar - Positive Social $170K
Sports	36	3	8%	$850	GameChanger $6.0M
Travel	30	0	0%	$850	The Dyrt: RV & Free Camping $85K
Utilities	28	7	25%	$17K	Cleaner Kit - Clean Up Storage $850K
Weather	37	0	0%	$850	Storm Radar: Weather Tracker $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