Games app revenue: 2021 launches

Revenue and download estimates for the 229 Games apps in the database that launched in 2021, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 14 of them (6%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: Travel Town - Merge Adventure ($8.5M/mo), The Tower - Idle Tower Defense ($680K/mo) and Last Fortress: Underground ($680K/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 2021

229 apps, total $14.1M/mo, median $850/mo, 14 over $100K, cohort hit rate 6%

App	Category	Net revenue/mo	Downloads/mo	Ratings	Rating	Size	Launched
Would you rather? Fun game by Konstantin Lavrov	Games	$850	1K	146	4.4	53 MB	Oct 2021
Car Simulator Multiplayer 2024 by Lapusanu Patriciu	Games	$850	50K	16,218	4.4	187 MB	Jul 2021
Match Me! 3D: 3D Match Game by Inspired Square FZE	Games	$850	1K	14,484	4.9	290 MB	May 2021
Truth or Dare - Season 4 by vysgames	Games	$850	1K	406	4.6	39 MB	Jul 2021
Cat Simulator - Сhat Meow by DreamTeam Apps	Games	$850	1K	1,859	4.5	138 MB	May 2021
Color Tiles : Vocal Piano Game by WingsMob Global Ltd.	Games	$850	1K	416	4.6	176 MB	Apr 2021
Gear Enigmas by 魂动天下	Games	$850	1K	680	4.7	456 MB	Nov 2021
Motorsport Superstar by Lazy Boy Developments	Games	$850	1K	2,715	4.7	55 MB	Nov 2021
Pocket Chess by Lessmore UG (haftungsbeschränkt)	Games	$850	9K	11,134	4.7	171 MB	Aug 2021
Ultimate Baseball GM 2024 by Games2rk	Games	$850	1K	666	4.4	79 MB	Jul 2021
Dream Escape - Room Escape by JUSHA NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED	Games	$850	1K	263	4.3	436 MB	Jul 2021
Football Destiny 2 by Julien Percot	Games	$850	1K	541	4.7	80 MB	Oct 2021
Pixel Pro Baseball by Pixamo	Games	$850	6K	8,391	4.5	101 MB	Aug 2021
Colorswipes® by Playflux	Games	$850	1K	31,104	4.7	221 MB	Sep 2021
Hospital Escape - Room Escape by JUSHA NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED	Games	$850	1K	427	4.6	401 MB	May 2021
The SuperStar by Dalcomsoft US, Inc.	Games	$850	1K	165	2.9	328 MB	Mar 2021
ExoMiner - Idle Miner Universe by ExoCorp AB	Games	$850	1K	12,144	4.7	195 MB	Aug 2021
Bingo Lucky: Happy Bingo Games by Hangzhou Qiunuo Technology	Games	$850	1K	1,691	4.7	666 MB	Aug 2021
Match Pair 3D - Matching Game by BRAINWORKS PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.	Games	$850	1K	35,185	4.7	200 MB	Aug 2021
Super Balls - 3D Brick Breaker by Yiyuan Qu	Games	$850	1K	2,680	4.5	283 MB	Jan 2021
Knights Fight 2: New Blood by Vivid Games S.A.	Games	$850	1K	6,609	4.6	1341 MB	Dec 2021
Breaker Fun by AMAZBIT	Games	$850	1K	7,183	4.4	389 MB	Jan 2021
Crash Drive 3 by M2H B.V.	Games	$850	1K	1,228	4.5	606 MB	Jul 2021
Crossword Puzzle Universe by FBIG Apps	Games	$850	1K	8,587	4.7	86 MB	Oct 2021
Idol Queens Production by kim junghyun	Games	$850	1K	99	3.8	1657 MB	Jul 2021
Merge Life by Lion Studios Plus	Games	$850	1K	8,785	4.6	407 MB	Mar 2021
Makeup Stylist-Makeup Games by Fancy Club	Games	$850	1K	1,618	4.3	271 MB	Sep 2021
Miners Settlement: Idle RPG by Funventure P S A	Games	$850	1K	32,061	4.9	351 MB	Apr 2021
Wildshade Fantasy Horse Races by Tivola Games GmbH	Games	$850	1K	1,610	4.4	936 MB	Nov 2021
Football Rising Star by 巴布游	Games	$850	1K	5,498	4.9	493 MB	Sep 2021
AllStar Hero Super Stick Fight by MOBIONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICE CO. LTD.	Games	$850	1K	11,451	4.9	455 MB	Aug 2021
Findscapes - Match 3D Tiles by Beijing Quhai Internet Technology Co., Ltd.	Games	$850	1K	3,082	4.9	204 MB	Dec 2021
Dragon Farm Adventure by REIN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED	Games	$850	1K	7,183	4.6	944 MB	Nov 2021
Mine Rescue: Miner Tycoon Game by Carry1st	Games	$850	1K	20,909	4.5	229 MB	May 2021
Merge Villa by Lion Studios Plus	Games	$850	1K	23,731	4.6	388 MB	Feb 2021
Pixel Pro Winter Sports by Pixamo	Games	$850	1K	821	4.5	85 MB	Dec 2021
Solitaire - My Farm Friends by AMAZBIT	Games	$850	1K	8,743	4.5	328 MB	Feb 2021
Solitaire 3D Fish by Playdayy	Games	$850	7K	22,582	4.6	206 MB	Apr 2021
Top Troops: Adventure RPG by Socialpoint	Games	$850	1K	13,928	4.6	474 MB	Jul 2021
Happy Makeover: Zen Match by Smart Fun Limited	Games	$850	1K	14,047	4.6	267 MB	Dec 2021
Beat Duel - Music Battle by Jingmao Tec	Games	$850	1K	134,640	4.6	272 MB	Aug 2021
Frenzy Production Manager by Chengdu Warrior Tech Limited	Games	$850	1K	2,666	4.7	180 MB	Nov 2021
Dicey Elementalist by 兆万林	Games	$850	1K	4,687	4.7	228 MB	Apr 2021
GT Manager by The Tiny Digital Factory	Games	$850	1K	1,010	4.5	1180 MB	Mar 2021
Match Tile Triple 3D by BRAINWORKS PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.	Games	$850	1K	22,793	4.7	227 MB	Aug 2021
Infinite Cultivation by Suzhou ForceForever Inc	Games	$850	1K	1,328	4.8	1016 MB	Dec 2021
Fantastic Beasts' Legend by Dreamstar Network Limited	Games	$850	1K	583	4.3	635 MB	Nov 2021
Stickman History Battle by Vladimir Seporov	Games	$850	1K	9,766	4.5	354 MB	Nov 2021
Tiny Room Story: Town Mystery by Kiary Games Ltd	Games	$850	30K	8,377	4.8	604 MB	Apr 2021
Word Lots by Xian Fu	Games	$850	1K	574	4.4	273 MB	Oct 2021
Dino Tycoon - 3D Building Game by UNIVERSAL MOBILE GAMES TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED	Games	$850	1K	31,681	4.8	348 MB	Oct 2021
Club Soccer Director 2022 by Go Play Games	Games	$850	1K	180	3.5	264 MB	Aug 2021
Idle Museum Tycoon: Art Empire by Pixodust Aplicativos	Games	$850	1K	6,922	4.8	338 MB	Feb 2021
Immortal Master - Idle Mud RPG by GameCaff	Games	$850	1K	227	4.7	164 MB	May 2021
Cop Car Police Simulator Chase by MIDNIGHT GAMES S.R.L.	Games	$850	1K	5,385	3.6	466 MB	Apr 2021
Vegas Party Casino Slots Game by GAMEHAUS PTE. LTD	Games	$850	1K	6,143	4.7	213 MB	Aug 2021
Lava Slots™- Casino Games by TOFUN.COM	Games	$850	10K	5,916	4.7	281 MB	Dec 2021
Merge Mystery: Adventure Story by F-Way Games	Games	$850	1K	1,490	4.4	450 MB	Oct 2021
OneShot Golf: Robot Golf & Win by 54e Dev Studios Inc.	Games	$850	1K	15,909	4.8	130 MB	Jan 2021
Idle Magic Academy by 武汉九龙云天信息科技有限公司	Games	$850	1K	15,273	4.8	398 MB	Jul 2021
Airport BillionAir Idle Tycoon by Rogue Harbour Game Studio Inc	Games	$850	1K	4,432	4.7	258 MB	Nov 2021
Camping Tycoon-Idle RV life by 婷席	Games	$850	1K	17,933	4.7	480 MB	Aug 2021
Cash O Mania - Casino Slots by Dehheit Technology Co., Limited	Games	$850	1K	5,916	4.7	179 MB	Jan 2021
Basketrio: Allstar Streetball by ALL9FUN LTD.	Games	$850	1K	11,601	4.4	3254 MB	Jun 2021
Kitty Cat Resort by Fathermade	Games	$850	1K	6,197	4.9	322 MB	Aug 2021
Knight's Edge: PvP Raid Arena by Lightfox Games, Inc.	Games	$850	1K	15,518	4.8	653 MB	Sep 2021
Little Hero: Causal Idle RPG by GAMIND LIMITED	Games	$850	1K	2,022	4.7	256 MB	Sep 2021
Makeover Master: Zen Match by Digital Kingdom PTE.LTD.	Games	$850	1K	35,621	4.6	245 MB	Feb 2021
Merge Matters - House Design by GreenPixel Ltd	Games	$850	1K	37,565	4.6	210 MB	Jan 2021
Athene AI Heroes by The Naughty Cult Ltd.	Games	$850	1K	792	4.4	405 MB	May 2021
Idle Five - Basketball Manager by Gaminho	Games	$850	1K	14,812	4.8	561 MB	Nov 2021
Purrfect Tale by BadMouse Co., Ltd.	Games	$850	1K	45,313	4.7	448 MB	Aug 2021
Sweet Home : Design & Blast by Puzzle1Studio,inc.	Games	$850	1K	7,476	4.8	320 MB	Aug 2021
Demon God(Global) by Dreamstar Network Limited	Games	$850	1K	2,269	4.5	467 MB	Oct 2021
Makeup Artist: Makeup Games by Beauty salon Studio	Games	$850	1K	117,430	4.6	223 MB	Apr 2021
Thetan Arena: MOBA Survival by WOLFFUN CO., LTD	Games	$850	1K	4,818	4.6	563 MB	Nov 2021
Chaos and Peace by FLASH POINT INNOVATION LIMITED	Games	$850	1K	10,037	4.8	235 MB	Aug 2021
Figure Fantasy by Flow Technology HK Limeited	Games	$850	1K	599	4.0	715 MB	Nov 2021
ZIO and the Magic Scrolls by SuperPlanet	Games	$850	1K	1,385	4.8	733 MB	Dec 2021

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 2021 by category

Category	Apps	$100K+	Hit rate	Median/mo	Top earner
Books	43	3	7%	$850	JoyRead-Enjoy Novels & Shorts $340K
Business	43	4	9%	$850	Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs $2.6M
Developer Tools	32	0	0%	$850	Proxyman - Capture HTTPS $26K
Education	112	15	13%	$850	Speak English with Loora AI $1.7M
Entertainment	56	6	11%	$850	Quinn - Audio Stories $850K
Finance	64	0	0%	$850	Aura: Security & Protection $85K
Food & Drink	54	1	2%	$850	ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner $1.7M
Games	229	14	6%	$850	Travel Town - Merge Adventure $8.5M
Graphics & Design	88	0	0%	$850	ThemeMe: Top Widgets & Themes $43K
Health & Fitness	57	8	14%	$850	Runna: Running Plans & Coach $3.4M
Lifestyle	44	4	9%	$850	CHAI: Social AI Platform- Chat $2.6M
Medical	45	1	2%	$850	Anatomy Learning - 3D Atlas $170K
Music	26	1	4%	$850	Clear Wave $425K
Navigation	24	0	0%	$850	Spartan Forge: Hunt $60K
News	8	1	13%	$850	Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods $170K
Photo & Video	42	9	21%	$17K	Wink: Video Enhancer & Editor $1.7M
Productivity	38	5	13%	$850	WeTransfer: Transfer Files $4.3M
Reference	48	0	0%	$850	DeepL Translate $77K
Shopping	28	0	0%	$850	Package tracker: Parcels Hub $43K
Social Networking	21	3	14%	$5K	Poppo Live- Live Stream $850K
Sports	49	4	8%	$850	Card Ladder $850K
Travel	34	0	0%	$850	GuideAlong \| GPS Audio Tours $85K
Utilities	67	11	16%	$850	Universal Remote TV Control · $765K
Weather	17	0	0%	$850	(Not Boring) Weather $34K

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