Apps making $50K+ a month

2,172 of the 10,798 App Store apps in the database (20.1%) keep $50K or more a month after Apple takes its cut. The most common categories at this level are Health & Fitness (222), Education (210) and Photo & Video (190). 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

Apps making $50K+ a month

2,172 apps, total $1.9B/mo, median $170K/mo, 1,189 over $100K, cohort hit rate 11%

App	Category	Net revenue/mo	Downloads/mo	Ratings	Rating	Size	Launched
Numero: Second Phone Number by Smarteletec S.L.	Social Networking	$85K	90K	3,199	4.0	282 MB	Jan 2018
TalkU: Unlimited Calls + Texts by Newtone Communications Inc	Social Networking	$85K	40K	22,228	4.5	192 MB	May 2014
ClipTone: Ringtone & AI Cover by BUD Technologies	Music	$85K	100K	106,165	4.7	141 MB	Nov 2024
Workout Planner MuscleFit by Next Vision Limited	Health & Fitness	$85K	8K	2,365	4.6	150 MB	Apr 2024
Mureka - AI Music Generator by SKYWORK AI PTE LTD	Music	$85K	20K	9,189	4.8	160 MB	Oct 2024
Airlearn - Language Learning by UNACADEMY INC	Education	$85K	200K	43,932	4.8	594 MB	Apr 2024
Duomo: Daily Prayer & Bible by DUOMO APP LIMITED	Reference	$85K	20K	10,276	4.8	103 MB	Oct 2024
K MANGA by Kodansha Ltd.	Books	$85K	20K	2,550	4.6	70 MB	May 2023
TV Remote for Roku · by Netsis Mobile FZCO	Utilities	$85K	20K	9,106	4.5	37 MB	Nov 2023
TransEase: Realtime Translator by lunaadslimited	Utilities	$85K	1K	515	4.3	95 MB	Jun 2024
Toddler Games Baby Balloon Pop by KidloLand Kids & Toddler Games	Education	$85K	60K	43,489	4.0	547 MB	Jan 2019
Ultrahuman by ULTRAHUMAN HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED	Health & Fitness	$85K	1K	7,557	4.6	873 MB	Jun 2020
Quiz AI: AI Homework Helper by INTSIG PTE. LTD.	Education	$85K	20K	10,143	4.9	116 MB	Dec 2022
Zepp by Zepp Inc.	Health & Fitness	$85K	100K	76,875	4.6	482 MB	Sep 2016
Boddle by Boddle Learning Inc	Education	$85K	40K	10,109	4.5	267 MB	Jan 2021
Linemate: Find Your Next Bet by Linemate Inc.	Sports	$85K	40K	14,324	4.9	142 MB	Sep 2022
3D Snap: Scanner & Measure by BPMobile	Productivity	$85K	30K	880	4.0	131 MB	Mar 2024
Led Light Controller Home App by Maple Labs Co., Ltd	Lifestyle	$85K	30K	7,587	4.2	143 MB	May 2023
Jumpspeak \| Language Learning by Rype	Education	$85K	20K	14,636	4.6	147 MB	Jan 2021
Photo Up! Photo Editor & Maker by Video editor & maker app	Photo & Video	$85K	10K	548	4.5	155 MB	Aug 2024
Daily Yoga: Yoga for Fitness® by PhoeniXcel Limited	Health & Fitness	$85K	1K	2,174	4.7	270 MB	Oct 2012
Signal - Private Messenger by Signal Messenger, LLC	Social Networking	$85K	1M	1,069,191	4.7	205 MB	Jul 2014
AI Emoji, Meme & Sticker Maker by MOZTECH LIMITED	Entertainment	$85K	1K	1,030	4.3	127 MB	Nov 2023
Hammer: Truck GPS & Maps by TruckersReport.com	Navigation	$85K	10K	35,209	4.7	325 MB	Jan 2020
Sofascore: Live Sports Scores by Sofascore	Sports	$85K	200K	77,758	4.9	246 MB	Dec 2016
RainDrop - Rain Totals & Radar by Raindrop Limited Liability Company	Weather	$85K	30K	20,487	4.7	141 MB	Jul 2023
Good Inside: Parenting by Good Inside	Education	$85K	8K	12,490	4.9	114 MB	Jul 2024
Fax.Plus - Receive & Send Fax by Alohi	Business	$85K	10K	6,103	4.6	119 MB	Nov 2016
Sincerely - Off My Chest by MWM	Books	$85K	50K	32,384	4.7	124 MB	Oct 2022
GlobalComix: Comics and Manga by Global Publishing Interactive, Inc	Books	$85K	30K	4,413	4.8	106 MB	Sep 2023
Planet Free VPN ™ Super Proxy by FREE VPN PLANET S R L	Utilities	$85K	300K	35,925	4.6	210 MB	Sep 2018
Halide Mark II - Pro Camera by Lux Optics Incorporated	Photo & Video	$85K	50K	12,533	4.4	47 MB	May 2017
Piñata Farms Meme Generator by Pinata Farms	Graphics & Design	$85K	60K	46,434	4.8	260 MB	Nov 2020
BrainGain - Brain Training by AIBY	Education	$85K	7K	19,422	4.7	259 MB	Apr 2024
Voices AI: Change Your Voice by Fiedler Tech LLC	Productivity	$85K	100K	24,068	4.6	110 MB	Aug 2023
Fanatiz by Fanatiz SpA	Sports	$85K	1K	1,302	3.7	101 MB	Jun 2017
Voice All Language Translator by AVIRISE LIMITED (CY)	Productivity	$85K	1K	3,320	4.6	94 MB	Aug 2020
Visify: AI Photo Generator by GM UniverseApps Limited	Photo & Video	$85K	1K	38,936	4.8	169 MB	Jan 2024
Accountable Self-Employed by Accountable	Finance	$85K	6K	20	4.2	97 MB	Sep 2018
Cozy Couples: Relationship App by Clarity Applications	Lifestyle	$85K	80K	45,637	4.8	55 MB	Oct 2023
FollowMeter for Instagram by Followmeter Unfollowers Tracker	Social Networking	$85K	40K	23,456	4.1	62 MB	Jul 2013
Da Vinci Eye: AR Trace & Draw by Da Vinci Eye LLC	Graphics & Design	$85K	50K	11,356	4.6	200 MB	Jun 2016
Homebase: Employee Scheduling by Pioneer Works, Inc.	Business	$85K	100K	95,753	4.8	183 MB	May 2014
Pregnancy and Due Date Tracker by Wachanga LTD	Medical	$85K	100K	11,144	4.8	219 MB	Mar 2017
Kyte: POS System and Inventory by Kyte Tecnologia de Software ltda.	Business	$85K	8K	246	4.1	116 MB	Feb 2018
Sporty's Pilot Training by Sporty's Pilot Shop	Education	$85K	1K	9,829	4.9	160 MB	Oct 2017
NOAA Live Weather Radar by East End Technologies Ltd.	Weather	$85K	10K	2,418	4.7	302 MB	Jun 2023
MotoGP™ by Dorna Sports S.L.	Sports	$85K	10K	2,549	4.0	104 MB	Nov 2016
PlantAI: Identifier & Diagnose by Glority Global Group Ltd.	Reference	$85K	30K	8,915	4.6	120 MB	Jan 2023
Water tracker Waterllama by Llama Luna Apps	Health & Fitness	$85K	100K	162,415	4.9	292 MB	Mar 2019
Wakie Chat: Talk to Strangers by Wakie Inc.	Lifestyle	$85K	20K	14,625	4.5	108 MB	Dec 2014
Jeevansathi.com: Marriage App by Info Edge	Social Networking	$85K	30K	1,388	4.5	224 MB	Nov 2015
Quizard AI: Homework Helper by Quizard AI, Inc.	Education	$85K	20K	57,786	4.7	84 MB	Jan 2023
Hiya: Spam Blocker & Caller ID by Hiya	Utilities	$85K	6K	228,407	4.5	76 MB	Jul 2015
tellonym - ask me anything by Callosum Software GmbH	Social Networking	$85K	100K	141,969	4.5	90 MB	Aug 2017
BeenVerified: People Search by BeenVerified, Inc.	Reference	$85K	20K	34,803	4.6	179 MB	Dec 2009
TruthFinder Search by TruthFinder Inc.	Business	$85K	1K	5,888	4.6	23 MB	Nov 2017
Pic Stitch - Collage Editor by Maple Media Apps, LLC	Photo & Video	$85K	1K	58,377	4.7	329 MB	Aug 2011
Universal TV Remote App. by East End Technologies Ltd.	Utilities	$85K	1K	2,042	4.5	171 MB	Apr 2024
Remodel AI - Home Design by REIMAGE AI INC.	Graphics & Design	$85K	30K	14,481	4.7	195 MB	Apr 2023
SmartGym: Gym & Home Workouts by SmartGym Services LLC	Health & Fitness	$85K	100K	34,083	4.7	291 MB	Nov 2014
Motivation: daily Peptalk by Dark Knight Inc.	Health & Fitness	$85K	1K	42,573	4.9	68 MB	Mar 2015
Coin ID: Coin Value Identifier by AIBY	Reference	$85K	10K	43,284	4.5	99 MB	Feb 2023
Irish Independent News by Independent.ie	News	$85K	1K	434	4.8	67 MB	Oct 2009
Car Play Sync & Connect by Bloomup LTD	Utilities	$85K	100K	40,226	4.7	94 MB	Jan 2023
BettingPros: Sports Betting by Marzen Media LLC	Sports	$85K	1K	14,986	4.8	680 MB	Jul 2019
Car games for toddler and kids by Brainytrainee Ltd	Education	$85K	60K	11,939	4.1	188 MB	Oct 2021
ThemeKit: Widget & Icon Themes by Woohoo Studios	Graphics & Design	$85K	200K	23,557	4.6	325 MB	Apr 2022
Idle Planet Miner by Tech Tree Games LLC	Games	$85K	20K	5,144	4.7	242 MB	Jan 2019
Bakesy: Your Biz Solution by Bakesy	Business	$85K	1K	2,346	4.9	36 MB	Jul 2020
DeerCast-Prep. Predict. Pursue by GSM Outdoors	Weather	$85K	7K	6,616	4.5	149 MB	Aug 2018
Good VPN - World Proxy Master by Essa Studio	Business	$85K	40K	607	4.5	41 MB	Apr 2022
Speaker & Headphones Connect by Maple Labs Co., Ltd	Music	$85K	50K	29,046	4.7	239 MB	Mar 2022
ReelTrends - AI Creator Tools by ForUsApps, LLC	Reference	$85K	20K	20,285	4.8	105 MB	Mar 2022
Match 3D by Lion Studios Plus	Games	$85K	1K	958,921	4.8	491 MB	May 2020
Hitwicket Cricket Game 2024 by Hitwicket Cricket Games	Games	$85K	50K	1,603	4.7	385 MB	Feb 2020
ManaBox by SkillDevs S.C.	Games	$85K	20K	887	4.8	168 MB	May 2019
Readability - Learn to Read by e4site Inc.	Education	$85K	1K	7,799	4.6	204 MB	Sep 2019
AdGuard VPN: Free Your Privacy by Adguard Software Limited	Productivity	$85K	60K	12,300	4.6	99 MB	Nov 2020
AutoPaste - Keyboard by Sociaaal LLC	Utilities	$85K	30K	119,279	4.6	109 MB	Jul 2021
Vocal Image: AI Speaking Coach by Vocal Image OU	Education	$85K	50K	9,547	4.5	238 MB	Oct 2020
Novel Effect: Read Aloud Books by Novel Effect Inc	Books	$85K	1K	9,524	4.9	212 MB	Sep 2016
Wordle! by Lion Studios Plus	Games	$85K	200K	826,880	4.6	252 MB	Apr 2016
Week Calendar - Smart Planner by Do More Mobile, LLC.	Productivity	$85K	1K	9,350	4.4	220 MB	Jul 2010
Hard Rock Blackjack & Casino by Hard Rock Games	Games	$85K	1K	11,018	4.7	336 MB	Mar 2020
PENN Play Casino jackpot slots by Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC	Games	$85K	1K	10,605	4.4	63 MB	Sep 2015
Kingdom Maker by Global Worldwide, Inc.	Games	$85K	1K	10,001	4.8	366 MB	Jan 2022
Dead Ahead: Zombie Warfare by ABE Entertainment Limited	Games	$85K	20K	49,160	4.6	193 MB	Mar 2017
GODZILLA BATTLE LINE by Toho Co.,Ltd.	Games	$85K	1K	20,973	4.8	247 MB	Jun 2021
Blaze of Battle by Shenzhen Leyi Network Co., Ltd.	Games	$85K	1K	3,715	4.1	418 MB	Sep 2016
DragonVale by Deca Live Operations GmbH	Games	$85K	9K	96,939	4.7	503 MB	Sep 2011
Mr Autofire by Lightheart Entertainment	Games	$85K	1K	23,054	4.7	387 MB	Nov 2019
Tears of Themis by COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.	Games	$85K	1K	5,268	4.6	3517 MB	Jul 2021
Battle Warship: Naval Empire by Magic Prime Group Limited	Games	$85K	1K	6,348	4.0	3763 MB	Jul 2017
Anatomy 3D Atlas by Catfish Animation Studio	Medical	$85K	100K	2,685	4.5	935 MB	Sep 2015
Facts - Daily Random Trivia by Monkey Taps	Reference	$85K	50K	64,790	4.8	182 MB	Oct 2014
Steppa - Step Challenges by Steppa, LLC	Health & Fitness	$77K	30K	1,477	4.7	124 MB	Dec 2025
Vizo - Remote for Vizio TV by Huy Hoang	Utilities	$77K	100K	6,688	4.6	58 MB	Oct 2024
AI Vlog - ProVideo by JEWEL LIMITED	Graphics & Design	$77K	20K	105	4.1	204 MB	Apr 2026
PulseFlow-Heart Rate Monitor by Happy Note Tech Ltd.	Health & Fitness	$77K	40K	64	4.2	118 MB	Jun 2025
TapCook: Budget Meal Plans by TestMaxx	Food & Drink	$77K	200K	2,428	4.7	122 MB	Jul 2026
Tipple: Alcohol Moderation Pet by Myrtle	Health & Fitness	$77K	10K	411	4.6	136 MB	May 2026
English Learning - Easy Speak by INTSIG PTE. LTD.	Education	$77K	100K	2,009	4.7	63 MB	Jul 2025
Lingopanda: Language Learning by PingoLearn	Education	$77K	80K	19,352	4.8	187 MB	Feb 2022
WBuilds for Building Guide by Sagar Khurana	Reference	$77K	80K	2,136	4.7	74 MB	Dec 2025
DeepL Translate by DeepL SE	Reference	$77K	200K	13,280	4.8	192 MB	Apr 2021
iHome Fitness & Health by Design Headquarters LLC	Health & Fitness	$77K	30K	11,424	4.2	87 MB	Jan 2024
Kotcha: your new running coach by PaceUp	Health & Fitness	$77K	20K	-	-	38 MB	Oct 2025
Unchaind: Quit Porn with Faith by Rocapine	Health & Fitness	$77K	30K	2,134	4.8	58 MB	Feb 2025
Freepik AI: Video Generator by Graphic Resources SL	Graphics & Design	$77K	30K	1,173	4.7	144 MB	Dec 2023
Colorify: Coloring Book Maker by YOYA MOBILE TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI	Entertainment	$77K	9K	4,960	4.6	58 MB	Jul 2025
Smoothspeak: AI Dating Coach by ProdTrace, Inc	Lifestyle	$77K	9K	3,861	4.8	168 MB	Jan 2025
Home Interior Decor: AI Design by GRIMLAX TRADE, S.L.	Graphics & Design	$77K	60K	697	4.6	267 MB	Oct 2025
MigraConnect Case Tracker by Tecso Solutions LLC	Utilities	$77K	7K	105,815	4.9	32 MB	Aug 2024
Settlemate: Claim Savings by Settlemate Inc	Finance	$77K	60K	72,028	4.8	78 MB	Jan 2025
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio by Scoopz Inc.	News	$77K	500K	38,126	4.9	151 MB	May 2025
SellRaze: List, sell, earn by SellRaze Inc	Shopping	$77K	40K	26,688	4.8	201 MB	Sep 2023
ABCmouse: Kids Learning Games by Age of Learning, Inc.	Education	$77K	200K	143,676	4.1	336 MB	Feb 2025
AdaptedMind Math: Learning App by AdaptedMind	Education	$77K	20K	10,989	4.7	63 MB	Sep 2024
Speak Spanish: Palteca by OnlyAuth Technologies SL	Education	$77K	30K	4,718	4.8	98 MB	Jun 2024
Bible Bff-Modern Bible Stories by Idea Garden LLC	Reference	$77K	50K	14,000	4.8	124 MB	Jul 2025
Essembl: Outfit Planner by Essembl SA	Lifestyle	$77K	40K	3,684	4.5	138 MB	May 2024
Reel.AI by CREATIVE FITTING HK LIMITED	Entertainment	$77K	70K	1,382	4.5	94 MB	Dec 2023
Blast Baseball by Blast Motion, Inc.	Sports	$77K	1K	223	3.0	374 MB	Mar 2014
Medal - Game Clipping by Medal B.V.	Photo & Video	$77K	200K	36,887	4.8	181 MB	Dec 2020
Bitdefender VPN: Fast & Secure by Bitdefender SRL	Utilities	$77K	1K	9,409	4.8	265 MB	Jul 2020
Pixelup: AI Photo Enhancer App by Codeway Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi	Photo & Video	$77K	1K	35,841	4.4	221 MB	Dec 2021
Chord ai - Play any song! by Nomad AI OU	Music	$77K	20K	5,383	4.7	131 MB	Aug 2019
Glorify: Devotional & Prayer by Tupoe LTD	Reference	$77K	30K	95,709	4.9	297 MB	Jan 2020
Bearable - Symptom Tracker by Bearable Ltd	Health & Fitness	$77K	10K	2,578	4.7	90 MB	Mar 2020
Tiny Invoice: Receipt Maker by TinyWork Apps	Business	$77K	1K	8,719	4.8	106 MB	Jul 2013
UAV Forecast by Matthew LLOYD	Weather	$77K	8K	3,301	4.6	65 MB	Nov 2015
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker by Outside Television Inc	Lifestyle	$77K	40K	463,168	4.8	185 MB	Apr 2011
TimePassages Astrology by AstroGraph Software	Lifestyle	$77K	1K	43,818	4.8	215 MB	Jan 2012
OsmAnd Maps Travel & Navigate by OsmAND B.V.	Travel	$77K	60K	5,650	4.6	281 MB	Apr 2015
Setmore Appointment Scheduling by Setmore	Business	$77K	6K	9,045	4.7	192 MB	Jul 2013
Touchpix by Propfun	Photo & Video	$77K	1K	5,928	4.8	641 MB	Dec 2018
Mathway: Math Problem Solver by Chegg, Inc.	Education	$77K	20K	424,762	4.9	87 MB	Sep 2012
Shared Family Calendar: FamCal by Beesoft Apps	Productivity	$77K	1K	19,389	4.9	163 MB	Apr 2016
Jacquie Lawson Ecards by Jacquielawson.com	Lifestyle	$77K	1K	106,802	4.9	68 MB	Mar 2021
Second Texting Number by Alloy Studios	Social Networking	$77K	30K	54,313	4.6	13 MB	Aug 2017
Rally TV by WRC Promoter GmbH	Sports	$77K	1K	365	3.4	109 MB	Feb 2014
Skout Dating App & Live Chat by Skout, Inc.	Social Networking	$77K	20K	189,011	4.4	305 MB	Feb 2009
Quran by Quranly by Quranly Ltd	Books	$77K	1K	1,468	4.7	279 MB	Apr 2021
Tinybeans Private Family Album by Tinybeans USA Ltd.	Lifestyle	$77K	1K	104,160	4.9	257 MB	May 2012
QR Code Reader ® by SMM service, s.r.o.	Utilities	$77K	30K	13,660	4.6	50 MB	Jun 2020
IMAIOS e-Anatomy by IMAIOS	Medical	$77K	1K	1,162	4.9	1690 MB	Dec 2009
Whoop Triggerz Plus by The C-Dub Brand, LLC	Music	$77K	1K	1,339	4.7	96 MB	Jun 2019
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.	Reference	$77K	90K	27,204	4.6	109 MB	Jun 2015
BeFriend - Make new friends by ORBITECH PTE. LTD.	Social Networking	$77K	40K	35,447	4.6	157 MB	Nov 2020

By launch year

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

By category

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

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