Reference app revenue: 2025 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 23 Reference apps in the database that launched in 2025, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 11 of them (48%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $85K. Top earners: Live Translator - AI Translate ($595K/mo), Translate AI - Live Translate ($510K/mo) and Bible Widgets: Verses & Prayer ($340K/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 2025
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Reference | $595K | 400K | 17,118 | 4.6 | 273 MB | Feb 2025 |
 | Reference | $510K | 200K | 2,812 | 4.2 | 192 MB | Jan 2025 |
 | Reference | $340K | 300K | 94,792 | 4.9 | 247 MB | May 2025 |
 | Reference | $340K | 200K | 30,584 | 4.7 | 126 MB | Oct 2025 |
 | Reference | $255K | 200K | 19,289 | 4.8 | 63 MB | Sep 2025 |
 | Reference | $170K | 200K | 6,846 | 4.7 | 114 MB | Oct 2025 |
 | Reference | $170K | 100K | 211 | 3.4 | 160 MB | Dec 2025 |
 | Reference | $170K | 30K | 8,213 | 4.6 | 146 MB | Jul 2025 |
 | Reference | $170K | 90K | 2,245 | 4.5 | 296 MB | Jan 2025 |
 | Reference | $170K | 100K | 11,366 | 4.8 | 138 MB | Sep 2025 |
 | Reference | $170K | 20K | 23,349 | 4.8 | 129 MB | Apr 2025 |
 | Reference | $85K | 100K | 41,475 | 4.9 | 183 MB | Aug 2025 |
 | Reference | $85K | 70K | 7,875 | 4.8 | 138 MB | Nov 2025 |
 | Reference | $85K | 9K | 4,084 | 4.5 | 105 MB | Apr 2025 |
 | Reference | $77K | 80K | 2,136 | 4.7 | 74 MB | Dec 2025 |
 | Reference | $77K | 50K | 14,000 | 4.8 | 124 MB | Jul 2025 |
 | Reference | $60K | 30K | 467 | 4.3 | 203 MB | Nov 2025 |
 | Reference | $51K | 10K | 2,429 | 4.7 | 102 MB | Jul 2025 |
 | Reference | $43K | 20K | 6,192 | 4.7 | 87 MB | Jun 2025 |
 | Reference | $43K | 40K | 11,118 | 4.8 | 175 MB | Feb 2025 |
 | Reference | $34K | 20K | 28,766 | 4.9 | 373 MB | Apr 2025 |
 | Reference | $34K | 1K | 2,751 | 4.6 | 168 MB | Oct 2025 |
 | Reference | $34K | 40K | 3,749 | 4.5 | 173 MB | Feb 2025 |
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 2025 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 17 | 4 | 24% | $43K | Scroll The Bible $1.7M |
| Business | 5 | 2 | 40% | $85K | Scanner App: Scan Documents $340K |
| Developer Tools | 1 | 0 | 0% | $17K | Vibecode - AI App Builder $17K |
| Education | 22 | 7 | 32% | $85K | LangLearn: AI English Tutor $680K |
| Entertainment | 15 | 6 | 40% | $85K | FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV $2.6M |
| Finance | 5 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Settlemate: Claim Savings $77K |
| Food & Drink | 2 | 0 | 0% | $85K | Localize - Farmers Market $85K |
| Graphics & Design | 27 | 7 | 26% | $68K | Kling AI: AI Image&Video Maker $1.7M |
| Health & Fitness | 31 | 10 | 32% | $85K | MenuFit - Healthy Eating Out $680K |
| Lifestyle | 11 | 2 | 18% | $77K | AI Decor - AI Home Design $255K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $60K | Christian Mingle - Dating App $60K |
| Medical | 1 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Finger Blood Pressure: BP Mate $43K |
| Music | 7 | 4 | 57% | $170K | Reverse Audio: Sing Challenge $255K |
| Navigation | 5 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Game Maps IRL $85K |
| News | 4 | 1 | 25% | $85K | The Times: UK & World News $425K |
| Photo & Video | 22 | 12 | 55% | $170K | Shots: Photo & Video Generator $850K |
| Productivity | 28 | 12 | 43% | $85K | Grok AI $24.7M |
| Reference | 23 | 11 | 48% | $85K | Live Translator - AI Translate $595K |
| Social Networking | 3 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Valid - Compliment Classmates $51K |
| Sports | 7 | 1 | 14% | $51K | TeamSnap ONE $170K |
| Travel | 5 | 0 | 0% | $68K | Roamy: Save Spot & Plan Trips $85K |
| Utilities | 21 | 4 | 19% | $60K | Pocket - AI Personal Assistant $2.6M |
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