Reference app revenue: 2018 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 28 Reference apps in the database that launched in 2018, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 3 of them (11%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: Translate Now - AI Translator ($2.6M/mo), Hallow: Prayer & Meditation ($680K/mo) and Dwell: Audio Bible ($170K/mo).
Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026
Reference apps launched in 2018
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Reference | $2.6M | 400K | 354,977 | 4.7 | 247 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Reference | $680K | 200K | 370,086 | 4.9 | 180 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Reference | $170K | 20K | 84,010 | 4.9 | 240 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Reference | $34K | 1K | 31,512 | 4.6 | 408 MB | Apr 2018 |
 | Reference | $34K | 1K | 64 | 3.3 | 70 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Reference | $17K | 1K | 10,520 | 4.7 | 22 MB | Jun 2018 |
 | Reference | $17K | 90K | 490,864 | 4.9 | 292 MB | Apr 2018 |
 | Reference | $17K | 1K | 252,548 | 4.8 | 152 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Reference | $9K | 1K | 366 | 4.2 | 190 MB | Jun 2018 |
 | Reference | $6K | 1K | 50 | 3.2 | 22 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Reference | $6K | 5K | 9,088 | 4.6 | 555 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 6,815 | 4.8 | 34 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 24 | 3.8 | 43 MB | Feb 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 9K | 6,267 | 4.8 | 60 MB | Nov 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 505 | 4.8 | 293 MB | May 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 20K | 119 | 3.3 | 13 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 4 | 5.0 | 94 MB | Feb 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 88 | 4.6 | 74 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 1,269 | 4.7 | 126 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 595 | 4.8 | 39 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 99 | 4.0 | 61 MB | Apr 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 12,081 | 5.0 | 78 MB | Sep 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 11,087 | 4.8 | 68 MB | Oct 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 2,878 | 4.6 | 73 MB | Jun 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 47 | 3.2 | 33 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 5,165 | 4.9 | 48 MB | May 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 38 | 4.2 | 15 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Reference | $850 | 1K | 846 | 4.7 | 74 MB | Jul 2018 |
Reference apps by launch year
| Launched | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0% | $60K | BibleScroll: Christian Focus $85K |
| 2025 | 23 | 11 | 48% | $85K | Live Translator - AI Translate $595K |
| 2024 | 31 | 5 | 16% | $17K | Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets $340K |
| 2023 | 22 | 4 | 18% | $43K | Bible Chat: Daily Devotional $765K |
| 2022 | 23 | 3 | 13% | $850 | CoinSnap: Coin Identifier $510K |
| 2021 | 48 | 0 | 0% | $850 | DeepL Translate $77K |
| 2020 | 31 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Glorify: Devotional & Prayer $77K |
| 2019 | 41 | 1 | 2% | $850 | Whitepages: People Search $170K |
| 2018 | 28 | 3 | 11% | $850 | Translate Now - AI Translator $2.6M |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 | 0% | $850 | #Bible - Verse of the Day $43K |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Talk & Translate AI Translator $85K |
| 2015 | 22 | 1 | 5% | $850 | Voice Translator: AI Translate $255K |
| 2014 | 18 | 1 | 6% | $5K | Abide: Bible Prayer Meditation $170K |
| 2013 | 17 | 1 | 6% | $850 | Sky Guide $255K |
| 2012 | 27 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Bible Gateway $26K |
| 2011 | 21 | 2 | 10% | $850 | MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA $255K |
| 2010 | 16 | 1 | 6% | $850 | Ancestry: Family History & DNA $850K |
| 2009 | 21 | 0 | 0% | $850 | BeenVerified: People Search $85K |
Apps launched in 2018 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 19 | 3 | 16% | $8K | Inkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooks $850K |
| Business | 32 | 4 | 13% | $5K | Package Tracker - pkge Mobile $850K |
| Developer Tools | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Surge 5 $26K |
| Education | 101 | 6 | 6% | $850 | Pimsleur | Language Learning $1.7M |
| Entertainment | 37 | 6 | 16% | $850 | The Zeus Network $6.0M |
| Finance | 28 | 0 | 0% | $850 | LifeLock Identity $85K |
| Food & Drink | 36 | 0 | 0% | $850 | America's Test Kitchen $68K |
| Games | 117 | 8 | 7% | $850 | Total Battle: War Strategy $7.7M |
| Graphics & Design | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Invitation Maker: Cards & RSVP $68K |
| Health & Fitness | 48 | 6 | 13% | $6K | Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom $595K |
| Lifestyle | 33 | 2 | 6% | $850 | Anker eufy $595K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Essence Magazine $850 |
| Medical | 40 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Christian Hypnobirthing $26K |
| Music | 38 | 3 | 8% | $850 | Beat Maker Pro: Music drum Pad $340K |
| Navigation | 32 | 1 | 3% | $8K | calimoto motorcycle navigation $425K |
| News | 12 | 3 | 25% | $9K | The Economist: News & Analysis $850K |
| Photo & Video | 45 | 9 | 20% | $8K | Prequel: Photo & Video Editor $1.7M |
| Productivity | 39 | 7 | 18% | $850 | VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy $2.6M |
| Reference | 28 | 3 | 11% | $850 | Translate Now - AI Translator $2.6M |
| Shopping | 13 | 0 | 0% | $850 | T-Shirt Design Studio $6K |
| Social Networking | 21 | 2 | 10% | $9K | ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live $425K |
| Sports | 39 | 1 | 3% | $850 | F1 TV $1.7M |
| Travel | 30 | 1 | 3% | $850 | Outdooractive $170K |
| Utilities | 29 | 7 | 24% | $850 | Norton 360 Security & VPN $2.6M |
| Weather | 27 | 0 | 0% | $850 | DeerCast-Prep. Predict. Pursue $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