Reference app revenue: 2021 launches

Revenue and download estimates for the 48 Reference apps in the database that launched in 2021, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. None of them keeps $100K a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: DeepL Translate ($77K/mo), Dex - for TCG Collectors ($68K/mo) and TrendTok Analytics & Tracker ($60K/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 2021

48 apps, total $315K/mo, median $850/mo, 0 over $100K, cohort hit rate 0%
App Category Net revenue/mo Downloads/mo Ratings Rating Size Launched
DeepL Translate by DeepL SE
Reference$77K200K13,2804.8192 MBApr 2021
Dex - for TCG Collectors by Pedro Carrasco
Reference$68K30K12,4564.8113 MBMar 2021
TrendTok Analytics & Tracker by ForUsApps, LLC
Reference$60K10K64,4744.896 MBFeb 2021
Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide by Vito Technology Inc.
Reference$43K40K73,5864.8518 MBAug 2021
VR Virtual Reality 360° by Blackbeard Treasure
Reference$17K30K24,1304.5458 MBSep 2021
CHEAT CODES FOR GTA 5 (2022) by Karen Karapetyan
Reference$7K10K4,3164.573 MBApr 2021
Plant Disease Identifier. by Aleksei Metelkin
Reference$7K1K3,1114.0212 MBFeb 2021
The AudioBible Superproduction by Osorno Media
Reference$4K1K194.175 MBDec 2021
MasterDiver app by Explosive Electronic Enterprises LLC
Reference$8501K95.0122 MBAug 2021
Tarateel AlQuran تراتيل القرآن by Mohammed Faruq Aboalisr
Reference$8501K3,9594.850 MBMar 2021
Young Living Essential Oil by Aromabyte LLC
Reference$8501K73.436 MBApr 2021
Blessify by GA Solutions LLC
Reference$8501K163.961 MBOct 2021
Bibleref - Enduring Word by Twisted Society AB
Reference$8501K1514.821 MBJan 2021
Game Pass list for Xbox XCloud by Yury Vashchylau
Reference$8501K3754.7101 MBMar 2021
Grace - Bible Verses by BIGGIKO OOO
Reference$8501K144.2119 MBFeb 2021
CloudVeil Browser by Cloud Veil
Reference$8501K374.2162 MBMay 2021
Daily Muslim by Altamash Javed
Reference$8501K894.466 MBJan 2021
doTERRA Essential Oils Guide by Essentl
Reference$8501K734.444 MBSep 2021
Luminos Pro by Wobbleworks LLC
Reference$8501K1744.71595 MBDec 2021
Slovoed Dictionary Collection by Paragon Technologie GmbH
Reference$8501K91.4248 MBApr 2021
Rabbit Novel - Amazing Novel by Yulin Kangtai Tianbo
Reference$8501K34.757 MBDec 2021
FAR AIM by Flightready by Aeroapps Technology
Reference$8501K2814.793 MBJan 2021
GI Pocket Helper by 2iins
Reference$8501K2223.9110 MBJun 2021
Gratitude: Journal & Bible App by Meditation Journal and Sleep Sounds Ltd
Reference$8501K1,0584.9147 MBJan 2021
iRosary by Opicury Software
Reference$8501K5,2814.9561 MBDec 2021
Photo Translator : Voice, Text by TALENT ACQUISITIONS PTY LTD
Reference$8501K124.6170 MBSep 2021
LuckyCoin - Coin Collecting by Stuck at Home, LLC
Reference$8501K1,0644.633 MBJan 2021
Manual for Courts-Martial by Tyler Nelson
Reference$8501K45.035 MBJun 2021
MCPE addons for Minecraft maps by Anton Gallyamov
Reference$8501K1044.059 MBAug 2021
MCPE ADDONS FOR MINECRAFT PE + by Quoc Tri Son
Reference$8501K5,5474.333 MBJun 2021
Photo Translator - Translation by 培 李
Reference$8501K534.615 MBJun 2021
MODS & ADD-ONS FOR MINECRAFT by ngoc phuong nguyen thi
Reference$8501K3,5414.612 MBJul 2021
MODS FOR MINECRAFT MCPE ADDONS by Loc Bui
Reference$8501K3,4574.514 MBJun 2021
Novelbee-Best Romance Novel by 志豪 王
Reference$8501K2254.840 MBAug 2021
Novel All by 龙梅 孙
Reference$8501K33.073 MBNov 2021
Novel Hub by 创标 邱
Reference$8501K204.541 MBAug 2021
Translator - Voice & Text by Pham Ngoc Hanh
Reference$8501K2,3094.7136 MBSep 2021
Price Guide - U.S. Coin Values by Stuck at Home, LLC
Reference$8501K1564.317 MBOct 2021
Skinseed + Skins for Minecraft by Xuan Nghia Nguyen
Reference$8501K9,8644.623 MBJul 2021
Spam Call Blocker Scam Shield by FindUS Phone Tracker by number
Reference$8501K1404.041 MBApr 2021
Spanish voice text translator by FindUS Phone Tracker by number
Reference$8501K84.5231 MBJul 2021
Spirit Notes: Christian Notes by Everprise
Reference$8501K2494.842 MBMay 2021
Waterbomber Wildfire Tracker by Ernst Mulders
Reference$8501K794.868 MBJun 2021
Telegram Channel Hub by Daniel Bitton
Reference$8506K6674.045 MBMar 2021
WaCo - Online Tracking Status by Burcin Kucet
Reference$8501K3814.612 MBSep 2021
Screen Mirroring: Cast to TV by Constantin Hanganu
Reference$8501K51.863 MBFeb 2021
Amen: Christian Meditation by Digital Distribution Limited
Reference$8501K6,6074.968 MBOct 2021
KnowMe-AI Face Editor&Quizzes by Neotota Technology Limited
Reference$8501K22,6704.6155 MBAug 2021

Reference apps by launch year

LaunchedApps$100K+Hit rateMedian/moTop earner
2026600%$60K
BibleScroll: Christian Focus $85K
2025231148%$85K
Live Translator - AI Translate $595K
202431516%$17K
Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets $340K
202322418%$43K
Bible Chat: Daily Devotional $765K
202223313%$850
CoinSnap: Coin Identifier $510K
20214800%$850
DeepL Translate $77K
20203100%$850
Glorify: Devotional & Prayer $77K
20194112%$850
Whitepages: People Search $170K
201828311%$850
Translate Now - AI Translator $2.6M
20172200%$850
#Bible - Verse of the Day $43K
20162300%$850
Talk & Translate AI Translator $85K
20152215%$850
Voice Translator: AI Translate $255K
20141816%$5K
Abide: Bible Prayer Meditation $170K
20131716%$850
Sky Guide $255K
20122700%$850
Bible Gateway $26K
201121210%$850
MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA $255K
20101616%$850
Ancestry: Family History & DNA $850K
20092100%$850
BeenVerified: People Search $85K

Apps launched in 2021 by category

CategoryApps$100K+Hit rateMedian/moTop earner
Books4337%$850
JoyRead-Enjoy Novels & Shorts $340K
Business4349%$850
Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs $2.6M
Developer Tools3200%$850
Proxyman - Capture HTTPS $26K
Education1121513%$850
Speak English with Loora AI $1.7M
Entertainment56611%$850
Quinn - Audio Stories $850K
Finance6400%$850
Aura: Security & Protection $85K
Food & Drink5412%$850
ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner $1.7M
Games229146%$850
Travel Town - Merge Adventure $8.5M
Graphics & Design8800%$850
ThemeMe: Top Widgets & Themes $43K
Health & Fitness57814%$850
Runna: Running Plans & Coach $3.4M
Lifestyle4449%$850
CHAI: Social AI Platform- Chat $2.6M
Medical4512%$850
Anatomy Learning - 3D Atlas $170K
Music2614%$850
Clear Wave $425K
Navigation2400%$850
Spartan Forge: Hunt $60K
News8113%$850
Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods $170K
Photo & Video42921%$17K
Wink: Video Enhancer & Editor $1.7M
Productivity38513%$850
WeTransfer: Transfer Files $4.3M
Reference4800%$850
DeepL Translate $77K
Shopping2800%$850
Package tracker: Parcels Hub $43K
Social Networking21314%$5K
Poppo Live- Live Stream $850K
Sports4948%$850
Card Ladder $850K
Travel3400%$850
GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours $85K
Utilities671116%$850
Universal Remote TV Control · $765K
Weather1700%$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