155 of the 10,798 App Store apps in the database (1.4%) keep $1M or more a month after Apple takes its cut. The most common categories at this level are Entertainment (24), Photo & Video (24) and Productivity (19). Top earners: ChatGPT ($256.7M/mo), YouTube ($165.8M/mo) and Snapchat ($68M/mo).
Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Productivity | $256.7M | 25M | 9,320,711 | 4.8 | 189 MB | May 2023 | |
| Photo & Video | $165.8M | 6M | 49,018,732 | 4.7 | 374 MB | Sep 2012 | |
| Photo & Video | $68M | 5M | 5,938,607 | 4.5 | 397 MB | Jul 2011 | |
| Productivity | $57.8M | 8M | 227,517 | 4.7 | 199 MB | May 2024 | |
| Photo & Video | $43.4M | 12M | 1,120,974 | 4.6 | 775 MB | Apr 2020 | |
| Entertainment | $40.8M | 700K | 3,538,191 | 4.7 | 125 MB | Jul 2020 | |
| Education | $38.3M | 6M | 5,478,254 | 4.7 | 491 MB | Nov 2012 | |
| Entertainment | $38.3M | 900K | 893,421 | 4.6 | 201 MB | Mar 2013 | |
| Entertainment | $32.3M | 3M | 3,004,410 | 4.8 | 306 MB | Jul 2012 | |
| Entertainment | $32.3M | 800K | 1,448,501 | 4.8 | 254 MB | Dec 2009 | |
| Music | $32.3M | 2M | 1,514,258 | 4.8 | 267 MB | Nov 2015 | |
| Productivity | $24.7M | 3M | 1,313,170 | 4.9 | 241 MB | Jan 2025 | |
| Photo & Video | $24.7M | 6M | 3,535,911 | 4.9 | 171 MB | Oct 2014 | |
| Books | $22.1M | 600K | 5,558,716 | 4.9 | 288 MB | Jul 2010 | |
| Social Networking | $17.9M | 6M | 277,255 | 4.0 | 232 MB | Aug 2013 | |
| Photo & Video | $16.2M | 3M | 1,565,419 | 4.8 | 422 MB | May 2015 | |
| Social Networking | $16.2M | 300K | 385,532 | 4.5 | 616 MB | Jun 2009 | |
| Social Networking | $16.2M | 2M | 2,990,214 | 4.8 | 508 MB | Aug 2010 | |
| Health & Fitness | $12.8M | 3M | 375,986 | 4.8 | 439 MB | Mar 2011 | |
| Productivity | $12.8M | 700K | 881,708 | 4.8 | 224 MB | Sep 2009 | |
| Music | $11.9M | 700K | 3,285,512 | 4.7 | 544 MB | Jun 2012 | |
| Entertainment | $11.9M | 5M | 125,354 | 4.9 | 147 MB | Sep 2024 | |
| Entertainment | $11.1M | 2M | 16,969 | 4.8 | 667 MB | Nov 2013 | |
| Productivity | $11.1M | 1M | 379,853 | 4.7 | 668 MB | Jan 2019 | |
| News | $11.1M | 5M | 11,046,934 | 4.6 | 637 MB | Oct 2009 | |
| Photo & Video | $11.1M | 2M | 79,688 | 4.8 | 807 MB | Feb 2011 | |
| Photo & Video | $10.2M | 800K | 1,784,674 | 4.7 | 146 MB | Jan 2017 | |
| Utilities | $9.4M | 2M | 726,262 | 4.7 | 127 MB | Dec 2020 | |
| Health & Fitness | $9.4M | 500K | 2,371,717 | 4.7 | 330 MB | Dec 2009 | |
| Lifestyle | $8.5M | 400K | 11,470 | 4.6 | 232 MB | Aug 2024 | |
| Photo & Video | $8.5M | 500K | 377,186 | 4.6 | 562 MB | Nov 2016 | |
| Games | $8.5M | 500K | 177,761 | 4.8 | 293 MB | Feb 2021 | |
| Entertainment | $7.7M | 300K | 21,226 | 3.1 | 119 MB | Mar 2016 | |
| Entertainment | $7.7M | 2M | 502,580 | 4.9 | 162 MB | Jun 2023 | |
| Utilities | $7.7M | 900K | 705,279 | 4.7 | 235 MB | Dec 2014 | |
| Entertainment | $7.7M | 900K | 164,054 | 4.6 | 141 MB | Sep 2023 | |
| Music | $7.7M | 1M | 1,904,633 | 4.8 | 260 MB | Nov 2009 | |
| Games | $7.7M | 400K | 57,670 | 4.6 | 226 MB | Oct 2018 | |
| Productivity | $6.8M | 4M | 1,864,787 | 4.9 | 364 MB | Aug 2010 | |
| Health & Fitness | $6.8M | 2M | 1,989,006 | 4.7 | 282 MB | Oct 2015 | |
| Navigation | $6.8M | 100K | 274,224 | 4.9 | 549 MB | Aug 2013 | |
| Music | $6.8M | 200K | 35,471 | 4.7 | 208 MB | Oct 2008 | |
| Entertainment | $6.0M | 4M | 11,547 | 4.7 | 138 MB | Apr 2026 | |
| Books | $6.0M | 300K | 217,768 | 4.5 | 157 MB | Apr 2020 | |
| Productivity | $6.0M | 700K | 494,922 | 4.8 | 190 MB | Mar 2023 | |
| Entertainment | $6.0M | 60K | 155,882 | 4.8 | 50 MB | Jul 2018 | |
| Sports | $6.0M | 200K | 907,462 | 4.9 | 348 MB | Nov 2017 | |
| Music | $6.0M | 2M | 293,132 | 4.9 | 226 MB | Jul 2024 | |
| Photo & Video | $6.0M | 2M | 2,801,833 | 4.7 | 456 MB | Oct 2011 | |
| Entertainment | $5.1M | 500K | 14,460 | 4.7 | 278 MB | May 2022 | |
| Entertainment | $5.1M | 3M | 16,092 | 4.5 | 147 MB | Feb 2026 | |
| Education | $5.1M | 2M | 418,170 | 4.6 | 190 MB | Sep 2024 | |
| Productivity | $5.1M | 700K | 422,177 | 4.8 | 340 MB | Apr 2010 | |
| Health & Fitness | $5.1M | 300K | 204,497 | 5.0 | 222 MB | Jun 2020 | |
| Social Networking | $5.1M | 700K | 227,063 | 4.5 | 256 MB | Mar 2016 | |
| Education | $5.1M | 400K | 1,117,015 | 4.8 | 245 MB | Jul 2017 | |
| Education | $4.3M | 300K | 853,585 | 4.7 | 291 MB | Sep 2015 | |
| Education | $4.3M | 800K | 4,083,601 | 4.9 | 204 MB | Sep 2012 | |
| Lifestyle | $4.3M | 500K | 86,067 | 4.3 | 126 MB | Oct 2013 | |
| Photo & Video | $4.3M | 2M | 1,195,208 | 4.7 | 255 MB | Jan 2013 | |
| News | $4.3M | 200K | 783,736 | 4.8 | 151 MB | Jan 2019 | |
| Health & Fitness | $4.3M | 500K | 1,041,052 | 4.9 | 288 MB | Dec 2010 | |
| Productivity | $4.3M | 600K | 76,409 | 4.8 | 875 MB | Oct 2021 | |
| Games | $4.3M | 80K | 163,075 | 4.6 | 286 MB | Sep 2020 | |
| Games | $4.3M | 200K | 55,609 | 4.2 | 1099 MB | Oct 2018 | |
| Productivity | $3.4M | 4M | 7,721,446 | 4.8 | 429 MB | Jun 2012 | |
| Education | $3.4M | 800K | 1,123,682 | 4.8 | 263 MB | Aug 2012 | |
| Health & Fitness | $3.4M | 400K | 39,289 | 4.7 | 267 MB | Jan 2015 | |
| Entertainment | $3.4M | 200K | 451,599 | 4.8 | 72 MB | Jul 2011 | |
| Lifestyle | $3.4M | 100K | 455,887 | 4.6 | 688 MB | Oct 2017 | |
| Music | $3.4M | 60K | 243,226 | 4.7 | 496 MB | Oct 2014 | |
| Photo & Video | $3.4M | 2M | 121,457 | 4.8 | 125 MB | Oct 2017 | |
| Entertainment | $3.4M | 700K | 95,169 | 4.8 | 160 MB | Jul 2024 | |
| Lifestyle | $3.4M | 800K | 21,119 | 4.8 | 821 MB | Sep 2019 | |
| Business | $3.4M | 300K | 1,407,042 | 4.8 | 297 MB | Sep 2015 | |
| Entertainment | $3.4M | 300K | 497,627 | 4.8 | 195 MB | Jul 2014 | |
| Health & Fitness | $3.4M | 200K | 34,607 | 4.9 | 218 MB | Dec 2021 | |
| Productivity | $3.4M | 14M | 2,109,334 | 4.7 | 310 MB | Nov 2024 | |
| Entertainment | $3.4M | 400K | 568,531 | 4.9 | 133 MB | Oct 2015 | |
| Games | $3.4M | 200K | 623,525 | 4.9 | 401 MB | Feb 2020 | |
| Utilities | $2.6M | 60K | 1,930 | 4.9 | 186 MB | Aug 2025 | |
| Entertainment | $2.6M | 400K | 88,483 | 4.7 | 178 MB | Aug 2025 | |
| Entertainment | $2.6M | 300K | 9,289 | 4.5 | 129 MB | Sep 2023 | |
| Social Networking | $2.6M | 300K | 371,231 | 4.5 | 129 MB | Oct 2015 | |
| Utilities | $2.6M | 100K | 182,708 | 4.7 | 592 MB | Oct 2018 | |
| Productivity | $2.6M | 3M | 2,084,051 | 4.6 | 172 MB | May 2018 | |
| Health & Fitness | $2.6M | 30K | 801,841 | 4.9 | 469 MB | Feb 2014 | |
| Education | $2.6M | 200K | 754,844 | 4.7 | 263 MB | Jun 2014 | |
| Health & Fitness | $2.6M | 100K | 1,985,656 | 4.8 | 169 MB | Feb 2013 | |
| Entertainment | $2.6M | 500K | 55,598 | 4.8 | 171 MB | Jul 2019 | |
| Reference | $2.6M | 400K | 354,977 | 4.7 | 247 MB | Mar 2018 | |
| Business | $2.6M | 90K | 272,626 | 4.7 | 501 MB | Feb 2013 | |
| Social Networking | $2.6M | 400K | 102,034 | 4.3 | 183 MB | Jun 2015 | |
| Music | $2.6M | 200K | 463,280 | 4.7 | 220 MB | Mar 2010 | |
| News | $2.6M | 70K | 551,851 | 4.7 | 184 MB | Apr 2010 | |
| Lifestyle | $2.6M | 200K | 287,192 | 4.3 | 185 MB | Mar 2021 | |
| Photo & Video | $2.6M | 600K | 353,335 | 4.6 | 200 MB | Aug 2019 | |
| Productivity | $2.6M | 1M | 486,717 | 4.7 | 346 MB | Dec 2011 | |
| Entertainment | $2.6M | 100K | 284,505 | 4.9 | 110 MB | Aug 2019 | |
| Photo & Video | $2.6M | 1M | 22,205 | 4.8 | 546 MB | Jan 2013 | |
| Education | $2.6M | 300K | 62,128 | 4.8 | 246 MB | Dec 2017 | |
| Social Networking | $2.6M | 200K | 302,208 | 4.2 | 396 MB | Feb 2019 | |
| Utilities | $2.6M | 1K | 148,211 | 4.5 | 117 MB | Nov 2019 | |
| Photo & Video | $2.6M | 100K | 428,879 | 4.6 | 163 MB | Dec 2010 | |
| Photo & Video | $2.6M | 500K | 14,983 | 4.5 | 128 MB | Apr 2023 | |
| Business | $2.6M | 800K | 38,026 | 4.6 | 234 MB | Dec 2021 | |
| Games | $2.6M | 100K | 21,846 | 4.8 | 218 MB | Mar 2020 | |
| Books | $1.7M | 300K | 4,575 | 4.8 | 84 MB | Dec 2025 | |
| Graphics & Design | $1.7M | 1M | 28,501 | 4.7 | 177 MB | Jan 2025 | |
| Entertainment | $1.7M | 400K | 18,152 | 4.7 | 188 MB | Feb 2025 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 2M | 50,844 | 4.7 | 340 MB | Dec 2021 | |
| Productivity | $1.7M | 300K | 34,081 | 4.7 | 216 MB | Mar 2025 | |
| Health & Fitness | $1.7M | 80K | 973,817 | 4.8 | 403 MB | Feb 2012 | |
| Business | $1.7M | 100K | 109,908 | 4.8 | 242 MB | Feb 2022 | |
| Education | $1.7M | 300K | 38,988 | 4.9 | 371 MB | Apr 2021 | |
| Health & Fitness | $1.7M | 100K | 22,915 | 4.8 | 238 MB | Sep 2021 | |
| News | $1.7M | 30K | 113,252 | 4.9 | 203 MB | Oct 2013 | |
| Music | $1.7M | 700K | 144,507 | 4.8 | 285 MB | Nov 2012 | |
| Navigation | $1.7M | 40K | 141,246 | 4.8 | 819 MB | Oct 2014 | |
| Finance | $1.7M | 700K | 415,266 | 4.8 | 187 MB | Apr 2017 | |
| Sports | $1.7M | 100K | 305,086 | 4.9 | 305 MB | Jul 2014 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 500K | 343,335 | 4.7 | 326 MB | Mar 2018 | |
| Productivity | $1.7M | 400K | 125,916 | 4.7 | 423 MB | Aug 2018 | |
| Education | $1.7M | 100K | 30,025 | 4.7 | 131 MB | Aug 2018 | |
| Books | $1.7M | 40K | 256,006 | 4.9 | 44 MB | Mar 2013 | |
| Travel | $1.7M | 800K | 666,851 | 4.8 | 362 MB | Jul 2010 | |
| Business | $1.7M | 20K | 122,039 | 4.9 | 88 MB | Sep 2013 | |
| Finance | $1.7M | 20K | 93,299 | 4.8 | 116 MB | Jan 2013 | |
| Productivity | $1.7M | 400K | 281,903 | 4.7 | 236 MB | Jan 2023 | |
| Productivity | $1.7M | 400K | 221,017 | 4.7 | 306 MB | Nov 2017 | |
| Business | $1.7M | 50K | 378,230 | 4.8 | 86 MB | May 2015 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 200K | 37,798 | 4.7 | 230 MB | Dec 2020 | |
| Sports | $1.7M | 70K | 130,812 | 4.8 | 102 MB | Aug 2018 | |
| Social Networking | $1.7M | 300K | 668,972 | 4.7 | 264 MB | May 2012 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 200K | 833,184 | 4.8 | 291 MB | Oct 2012 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 500K | 229,300 | 4.8 | 422 MB | Mar 2019 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 200K | 51,871 | 4.8 | 140 MB | Oct 2018 | |
| Social Networking | $1.7M | 300K | 52,920 | 4.7 | 377 MB | Jun 2019 | |
| Weather | $1.7M | 80K | 1,046,779 | 4.5 | 297 MB | Nov 2013 | |
| Productivity | $1.7M | 300K | 513,665 | 4.7 | 541 MB | Mar 2017 | |
| Utilities | $1.7M | 700K | 616,733 | 4.4 | 188 MB | Nov 2020 | |
| Social Networking | $1.7M | 200K | 272,624 | 4.7 | 262 MB | Jun 2010 | |
| Productivity | $1.7M | 200K | 72,305 | 4.8 | 230 MB | Feb 2018 | |
| Utilities | $1.7M | 200K | 204,983 | 4.6 | 206 MB | Oct 2023 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 300K | 51,585 | 4.6 | 183 MB | Oct 2023 | |
| Social Networking | $1.7M | 9K | 17,921 | 4.6 | 196 MB | Oct 2022 | |
| Entertainment | $1.7M | 500K | 38,662 | 4.6 | 95 MB | Jul 2023 | |
| Navigation | $1.7M | 40K | 2,271 | 2.9 | 120 MB | Jan 2014 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 300K | 277,337 | 4.7 | 320 MB | Jun 2013 | |
| Photo & Video | $1.7M | 2M | 77,601 | 4.5 | 184 MB | Dec 2022 |
| Launched | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 92 | 25 | 27% | $77K | StoryReel: Exclusive Drama $6.0M |
| 2025 | 263 | 83 | 32% | $85K | Grok AI $24.7M |
| 2024 | 509 | 103 | 20% | $9K | Claude by Anthropic $57.8M |
| 2023 | 365 | 94 | 26% | $26K | ChatGPT $256.7M |
| 2022 | 714 | 71 | 10% | $850 | zeta: AI Chat, Story, Play $5.1M |
| 2021 | 1,269 | 90 | 7% | $850 | Travel Town - Merge Adventure $8.5M |
| 2020 | 1,254 | 86 | 7% | $850 | CapCut: Photo & Video Editor $43.4M |
| 2019 | 1,074 | 100 | 9% | $850 | Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF $11.1M |
| 2018 | 891 | 72 | 8% | $850 | Total Battle: War Strategy $7.7M |
| 2017 | 849 | 69 | 8% | $850 | FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor $10.2M |
| 2016 | 705 | 64 | 9% | $850 | Facetune: Photo & Video Editor $8.5M |
| 2015 | 578 | 66 | 11% | $850 | YouTube Music $32.3M |
| 2014 | 470 | 51 | 11% | $850 | Canva AI Photo & Video Editor $24.7M |
| 2013 | 440 | 62 | 14% | $850 | Paramount+ $38.3M |
| 2012 | 494 | 55 | 11% | $850 | YouTube $165.8M |
| 2011 | 406 | 35 | 9% | $850 | Snapchat $68M |
| 2010 | 244 | 35 | 14% | $4K | Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts $22.1M |
| 2009 | 164 | 22 | 13% | $850 | Crunchyroll $32.3M |
| 2008 | 17 | 6 | 35% | $17K | Deezer: Music Player, Podcast $6.8M |
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 319 | 34 | 11% | $5K | Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts $22.1M |
| Business | 374 | 47 | 13% | $5K | iScanner: PDF Document Scanner $3.4M |
| Developer Tools | 162 | 3 | 2% | $850 | Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast $340K |
| Education | 948 | 112 | 12% | $850 | Duolingo: Language Lessons $38.3M |
| Entertainment | 472 | 91 | 19% | $850 | Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies $40.8M |
| Finance | 396 | 10 | 3% | $850 | TradingView: Track All Markets $1.7M |
| Food & Drink | 371 | 6 | 2% | $850 | ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner $1.7M |
| Games | 1,141 | 62 | 5% | $850 | Travel Town - Merge Adventure $8.5M |
| Graphics & Design | 508 | 29 | 6% | $850 | Kling AI: AI Image&Video Maker $1.7M |
| Health & Fitness | 549 | 131 | 24% | $17K | Strava: Run, Bike, Walk $12.8M |
| Lifestyle | 381 | 55 | 14% | $7K | Tipsy Chat: Live Your Story $8.5M |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 22 | 2 | 9% | $850 | Readly: Newspapers & Magazines $425K |
| Medical | 444 | 6 | 1% | $850 | Huckleberry: Baby Tracker $680K |
| Music | 378 | 52 | 14% | $6K | YouTube Music $32.3M |
| Navigation | 346 | 18 | 5% | $850 | onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps $6.8M |
| News | 418 | 27 | 6% | $850 | X $11.1M |
| Photo & Video | 476 | 123 | 26% | $17K | YouTube $165.8M |
| Productivity | 484 | 120 | 25% | $17K | ChatGPT $256.7M |
| Reference | 440 | 33 | 8% | $850 | Translate Now - AI Translator $2.6M |
| Shopping | 234 | 3 | 1% | $850 | My Package Delivery Tracker $425K |
| Social Networking | 268 | 59 | 22% | $26K | Telegram Messenger $17.9M |
| Sports | 439 | 45 | 10% | $850 | GameChanger $6.0M |
| Travel | 427 | 9 | 2% | $850 | Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker $1.7M |
| Utilities | 489 | 100 | 20% | $4K | Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner $9.4M |
| Weather | 312 | 12 | 4% | $850 | Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live $1.7M |
$50K+ a month 2,172 apps $100K+ a month 1,189 apps $500K+ a month 417 apps $1M+ a month 155 apps