Lifestyle app revenue: 2026 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 9 Lifestyle apps in the database that launched in 2026, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 1 of them (11%) keeps $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $85K. Top earners: Wello - Heart Health Monitor ($170K/mo), Military Benefits App ($85K/mo) and Sports Card Scanner: Spoly ($85K/mo).
Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026
Lifestyle apps launched in 2026
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lifestyle | $170K | 100K | 1,615 | 4.5 | 219 MB | Mar 2026 |
 | Lifestyle | $85K | 40K | 888 | 4.7 | 28 MB | May 2026 |
 | Lifestyle | $85K | 40K | 2,016 | 4.6 | 73 MB | Mar 2026 |
 | Lifestyle | $85K | 30K | 873 | 4.6 | 174 MB | Feb 2026 |
 | Lifestyle | $85K | 10K | 4,537 | 5.0 | 92 MB | Mar 2026 |
 | Lifestyle | $85K | 1K | 21 | 1.7 | 43 MB | Apr 2026 |
 | Lifestyle | $51K | 100K | - | - | 62 MB | May 2026 |
 | Lifestyle | $43K | 300K | 104 | 4.1 | 42 MB | May 2026 |
 | Lifestyle | $17K | 1K | 24 | 1.8 | 41 MB | Mar 2026 |
Lifestyle apps by launch year
| Launched | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 11% | $85K | Wello - Heart Health Monitor $170K |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 18% | $77K | AI Decor - AI Home Design $255K |
| 2024 | 29 | 5 | 17% | $9K | Tipsy Chat: Live Your Story $8.5M |
| 2023 | 19 | 4 | 21% | $60K | Find Phone: Device Tracker $680K |
| 2022 | 26 | 3 | 12% | $850 | Plant Parent: Plant Care Guide $340K |
| 2021 | 44 | 4 | 9% | $850 | CHAI: Social AI Platform- Chat $2.6M |
| 2020 | 45 | 5 | 11% | $850 | CHANI: Your Astrology Guide $510K |
| 2019 | 40 | 4 | 10% | $850 | TP-Link Tapo $3.4M |
| 2018 | 33 | 2 | 6% | $850 | Anker eufy $595K |
| 2017 | 30 | 5 | 17% | $850 | The Official Wyze App $3.4M |
| 2016 | 18 | 4 | 22% | $43K | Alarmy - Loud alarm clock $510K |
| 2015 | 22 | 5 | 23% | $17K | Muzz: Muslim Dating & Friends $510K |
| 2014 | 14 | 3 | 21% | $34K | FamilyAlbum: Share Baby Photos $765K |
| 2013 | 9 | 4 | 44% | $68K | PURE: Open-Minded Dating App $4.3M |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 | 8% | $43K | happn: dating app $850K |
| 2011 | 14 | 2 | 14% | $5K | iScape: Landscape Design $170K |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0% | $850 | AARP Now $68K |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 50% | $170K | Covenant Eyes: Quit Porn Now $170K |
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