Reference app revenue

Revenue and download estimates for 440 Reference apps that run a paywall on the App Store, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 33 of them (8%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $850. Top earners: Translate Now - AI Translator ($2.6M/mo), Ancestry: Family History & DNA ($850K/mo) and Bible Chat: Daily Devotional ($765K/mo).

Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026

Reference apps

440 apps, total $17.4M/mo, median $850/mo, 33 over $100K, cohort hit rate 8%

App	Category	Net revenue/mo	Downloads/mo	Ratings	Rating	Size	Launched
Nihongo - Japanese Dictionary by Serpenti Sei LLC	Reference	$5K	1K	1,289	4.8	451 MB	Jul 2014
Bible Inspirations · Daily by Joyverse	Reference	$5K	1K	128,055	4.9	70 MB	Jan 2012
The AudioBible Superproduction by Osorno Media	Reference	$4K	1K	19	4.1	75 MB	Dec 2021
Summons Partner+ by n.u. logistics	Reference	$4K	1K	1,385	4.9	123 MB	Dec 2017
TransQuick - Word Tool by Shaanxi Zhuowei Network Technology Co., Ltd.	Reference	$850	40K	3	3.7	32 MB	Jun 2024
VPN - Best VPN Proxy Master PT by MC MOBILE NETWORK SECURITY TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED	Reference	$850	1K	18,362	4.8	25 MB	Jun 2016
Word Checker for Scrabble® by Fabien Maurice	Reference	$850	1K	6,815	4.8	34 MB	Aug 2018
Bible Verse of the Day! by Zaffles	Reference	$850	1K	19,740	4.9	366 MB	Apr 2016
CloudSpotter by Cloud Appreciation Ltd	Reference	$850	1K	24	3.8	43 MB	Feb 2018
Goods Unite Us by Goods Unite Us Inc.	Reference	$850	1K	40,254	4.8	45 MB	Nov 2017
1Muslim: Prayer times, Azan by Ruslan Elmurzaev	Reference	$850	10K	2,989	4.8	112 MB	Aug 2015
Springfield Armory by Springfield Inc (IL)	Reference	$850	1K	1,936	4.9	36 MB	May 2023
Moon Tracker by Zuzana Eskinasi	Reference	$850	1K	322	4.8	51 MB	Feb 2016
PokerAtlas by Overlay Gaming Corporation	Reference	$850	1K	6,636	4.9	46 MB	May 2011
Rock Identifier Stone ID by Mario Saputra	Reference	$850	1K	16	4.6	10 MB	Aug 2024
Coin ID Scan: Value Identifier by Leonardo Martinez	Reference	$850	1K	311	4.5	128 MB	Nov 2024
TCGSnap - Card Price Checker by Dang Minh Duc	Reference	$850	1K	640	4.5	47 MB	Nov 2024
Coin Identifier: Money Scanner by Lucas Villadsen	Reference	$850	1K	66	4.3	28 MB	Oct 2024
The-Breakers by Mike Signorelli Ministries Inc.	Reference	$850	1K	142	5.0	75 MB	Apr 2023
Real Diamond Tester: Gemstone by Nguyen Thuy Duong	Reference	$850	1K	690	4.5	111 MB	Feb 2024
Scan to PDF: Doc Scanner \| Cam by ACTION MAIN TOO	Reference	$850	1K	9	4.6	7 MB	Nov 2024
Phone Cleaner-Easy to use by 吉佩张	Reference	$850	1K	99	4.6	96 MB	May 2024
Coin Identifier, Value Scanner by Secondo Boni	Reference	$850	1K	137	4.2	63 MB	Nov 2024
BO6 - Camo Tracker by Daniel Yaakob	Reference	$850	1K	1,576	4.6	52 MB	Oct 2022
HolyTime:Bible,Devotional,Lent by BAYMED LIMITED	Reference	$850	1K	344	4.9	139 MB	Dec 2023
Speak AI: Voice Dubbing by NIWOQ STEEL LP	Reference	$850	1K	589	4.1	152 MB	Jan 2024
Coin Identifier - AI Scanner by AI Recognizer	Reference	$850	1K	142	3.8	127 MB	Oct 2023
Beam Rayz - Get Tan Fast by Neutron Labs Inc.	Reference	$850	1K	372	4.7	28 MB	Apr 2023
Fishing Knots Mp-Fish by Web and Print	Reference	$850	5K	18,128	4.7	69 MB	Aug 2013
MasterDiver app by Explosive Electronic Enterprises LLC	Reference	$850	1K	9	5.0	122 MB	Aug 2021
Tarateel AlQuran تراتيل القرآن by Mohammed Faruq Aboalisr	Reference	$850	1K	3,959	4.8	50 MB	Mar 2021
Charging Show - Cool Play ! by Xiamen iScreen Information Technology Co., Ltd.	Reference	$850	1K	1,602	4.0	122 MB	Nov 2020
CDL Prep: Exams & Study Guide by LineCentury	Reference	$850	1K	2,390	4.8	46 MB	Mar 2019
Unofficial Map for RDR2 by Oisin O'Neill	Reference	$850	9K	6,267	4.8	60 MB	Nov 2018
Quran App Read,Listen,Search by Whizpool	Reference	$850	1K	193	4.9	93 MB	May 2019
Louisiana Laws (LA Code Law) by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	201	4.7	56 MB	Jun 2012
ACNH.Guide for Animal Crossing by Gene Allister Sy	Reference	$850	1K	11,092	4.8	100 MB	Apr 2020
Florida Statutes, FL Laws by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	293	4.7	56 MB	May 2012
PA Vehicle Code Title 75 by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	208	4.7	58 MB	Sep 2016
Pray Daily - KJV Bible & Verse by WOOMBIT	Reference	$850	20K	27,999	4.9	131 MB	Feb 2024
PA Crimes Offenses Title 18 by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	269	4.6	58 MB	Sep 2016
Georgia Laws, GA Code & Titles by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	164	4.5	60 MB	May 2016
Daily Holy Rosary Prayer App by Tomasz Powalka	Reference	$850	1K	8,399	4.8	108 MB	Feb 2016
DOCAT What to do? by YOUCAT Foundation gGmbH	Reference	$850	1K	14	4.9	205 MB	Jul 2016
Ohio Revised Code, OH Laws ORC by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	144	4.5	56 MB	Aug 2014
LookUp: English Dictionary by Squircle Apps LLP	Reference	$850	9K	2,909	4.7	512 MB	May 2014
Luther's Small Catechism by Concordia Publishing House	Reference	$850	1K	63	4.0	25 MB	Nov 2013
Pokellector: Card Collector by Makazu Co	Reference	$850	20K	2,865	4.6	45 MB	Feb 2013
TCA, TN Code (Tennessee Law) by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	209	4.6	56 MB	Dec 2012
Oklahoma Statutes (OK Laws) by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	207	4.7	57 MB	Dec 2012
NY Laws, New York State Law by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	138	4.8	56 MB	May 2012
TX Laws, Texas Statutes Codes by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	479	4.7	57 MB	Apr 2012
iCollect Comic Books - Keys by iCollect Everything, LLC	Reference	$850	1K	2,680	4.5	22 MB	Dec 2011
Interior Design Magazine by Sandow	Reference	$850	1K	86	4.6	23 MB	Dec 2011
iCollect Toy Cars: Hot Wheels by iCollect Everything, LLC	Reference	$850	1K	1,133	4.5	22 MB	Nov 2011
The Bible by eBible.com by Osprit Inc.	Reference	$850	1K	2,633	4.8	141 MB	Nov 2011
Holy Bible Chat: Daily Verses by Appki Limited	Reference	$850	1K	761	4.8	61 MB	Jul 2024
Howjsay Pronunciation by Ever10 Ltd	Reference	$850	1K	1,817	4.9	9 MB	Oct 2009
Wikipedia by Wikimedia Foundation	Reference	$850	100K	6,178	4.3	251 MB	Aug 2009
Our Daily Bread by RBC Ministries	Reference	$850	10K	2,300	3.9	51 MB	May 2011
szotar.net by Akadémiai Kiadó Zrt.	Reference	$850	1K	1	3.0	19 MB	Jan 2019
Translator - Speak & scanphoto by Shenyang Nian Xue Technology Ltd.	Reference	$850	5K	1,758	4.6	184 MB	Mar 2017
NJ Laws New Jersey Statutes by Nirmala T V	Reference	$850	1K	218	4.7	59 MB	Jul 2012
RizzKey -AI Emoji Keyboard by METASTONE PTE. LTD.	Reference	$850	1K	2,749	4.6	198 MB	Jan 2024
Parallel Space ‒ Dual Accounts by AppLiks Sp. z O.O.	Reference	$850	9K	3,140	4.5	21 MB	Jul 2023
Robot Vacuum App by Free AI Utility Apps LLC	Reference	$850	10K	6,786	4.5	205 MB	Apr 2023
Young Living Essential Guide + by Essentl	Reference	$850	1K	12	4.6	44 MB	Mar 2022
Young Living Essential Oil by Aromabyte LLC	Reference	$850	1K	7	3.4	36 MB	Apr 2021
doTERRA Essential Oil Guide by Cloforce LLC	Reference	$850	1K	119	4.1	46 MB	Dec 2020
ASVAB Exam Prep 2024 by TRENDING MOBAPPS SRL	Reference	$850	1K	150	4.6	81 MB	Feb 2020
Baha'i Library - One Ocean 4.0 by Mary-Cait Hunter	Reference	$850	1K	1,005	4.8	81 MB	Feb 2015
Florida Vehicle Code (LawStack Series) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	2	1.5	57 MB	Sep 2009
Daily Bible Verse - Biblify by Viktoriya Avdonina	Reference	$850	1K	505	4.8	293 MB	May 2018
Blessify by GA Solutions LLC	Reference	$850	1K	16	3.9	61 MB	Oct 2021
Bibleref - Enduring Word by Twisted Society AB	Reference	$850	1K	151	4.8	21 MB	Jan 2021
Dictionary Offline - Dict Box by Xung Le	Reference	$850	1K	10,523	4.6	91 MB	Jan 2013
Manual of Patent Examining Proc. (LawStack MPEP) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	7	3.6	188 MB	Aug 2010
Fonts App - Cool Font Keyboard by Uladzislau Yanushka	Reference	$850	1K	161	3.8	20 MB	Jan 2020
New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (LawStack) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	1	5.0	54 MB	Mar 2011
Muslim Pro Athan Prayer Time by Ikbal Yasar	Reference	$850	1K	544	4.8	117 MB	Apr 2020
The Accent Kit by The Big Gob Squad	Reference	$850	1K	23	3.3	49 MB	Jul 2014
Verbum Catholic Bible Study by Faithlife Corporation	Reference	$850	1K	3,255	4.8	235 MB	Nov 2012
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (LawStack's TX) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	1	4.0	52 MB	Sep 2009
Daily Bible Verse & Motivation by Steve Urrego	Reference	$850	1K	10,689	4.9	198 MB	Mar 2019
Find Starlink Satellites by Shashank Shekhar	Reference	$850	1K	76	3.8	26 MB	Mar 2020
Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure (LawStack) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	2	5.0	48 MB	Oct 2010
Game Pass list for Xbox XCloud by Yury Vashchylau	Reference	$850	1K	375	4.7	101 MB	Mar 2021
New York Vehicle and Traffic Code (LawStack Ser.) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	1	2.0	57 MB	Oct 2009
CDL Practice Test® by The PATG Group, Inc.	Reference	$850	1K	5,524	4.9	90 MB	Jan 2019
CDL Test 2024 by esthetician exam center , Ltd	Reference	$850	1K	716	4.8	255 MB	Mar 2022
CDL Test Prep 2026 by Hanh Le	Reference	$850	1K	43,034	4.9	39 MB	Aug 2020
Cirql : Stay in the Loop by My Cirql, LLC	Reference	$850	1K	2	5.0	84 MB	Feb 2015
Grace - Bible Verses by BIGGIKO OOO	Reference	$850	1K	14	4.2	119 MB	Feb 2021
Pinyin Helper - Learn Chinese by 健生任	Reference	$850	1K	42	4.3	219 MB	May 2015
CloudVeil Browser by Cloud Veil	Reference	$850	1K	37	4.2	162 MB	May 2021
Coiniverse: collect coins by Coiniverse Oy	Reference	$850	1K	113	4.3	90 MB	Dec 2020
Coinoscope: visual coin search by Miccron	Reference	$850	20K	119	3.3	13 MB	Jan 2018
Commands for Alexa by Sergey Zhizhin	Reference	$850	1K	53	3.3	13 MB	Dec 2017
Converter Connections by Catalytic Converter Connections P.C.	Reference	$850	1K	10	3.4	25 MB	Apr 2022
Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries by Oxford University Press	Reference	$850	1K	4	5.0	94 MB	Feb 2018
Cosmetology Exam Center 2024 by esthetician exam center , Ltd	Reference	$850	1K	22	3.8	86 MB	Mar 2022
Bible Devotions Daily by Twisted Society AB	Reference	$850	1K	390	4.8	62 MB	Feb 2015
Daily Muslim by Altamash Javed	Reference	$850	1K	89	4.4	66 MB	Jan 2021
doTERRA Essential Oil Guides by Green Leaf Software	Reference	$850	1K	16	4.5	21 MB	Mar 2022
Islamic Calendar & Prayer Apps by ImranQureshi.com	Reference	$850	1K	2,940	4.7	154 MB	Aug 2012
Practical Electronics Magazine by Select Publisher Services Ltd	Reference	$850	1K	15	4.8	51 MB	Dec 2012
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (LawStack's TX Law) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	2	3.5	50 MB	Jul 2010
DataScoutPro by DataScoutPro	Reference	$850	1K	20	4.0	89 MB	Jun 2019
Dictionary Library by PONS Langenscheidt GmbH	Reference	$850	1K	4	3.0	189 MB	Dec 2013
doTERRA Essential Oils Guide by Essentl	Reference	$850	1K	73	4.4	44 MB	Sep 2021
Translator. Translate Voice by Micro Application	Reference	$850	1K	902	4.4	109 MB	Jun 2020
Facts - Daily Random Facts by TRENDING MOBAPPS SRL	Reference	$850	1K	87	3.9	132 MB	May 2020
Federal Sentencing Guidelines (LawStack's FSG) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	2	2.0	96 MB	Apr 2012
North Carolina Law (LawStack Series) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	1	2.0	168 MB	Jun 2010
Texas Family Code (LawStack's TX Law/Statutes) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	1	4.0	52 MB	Sep 2009
Texas Rules of Evidence (LawStack's TX Law) by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	1	5.0	47 MB	Jul 2010
Dinosaur World - Alive AR Dino by WORLD OF DINOSAURS	Reference	$850	1K	945	4.4	377 MB	Jun 2014
DVO: Bible Wallpapers & Quotes by Alphapod Sdn. Bhd.	Reference	$850	1K	76	3.0	83 MB	Apr 2013
Dyslexia Font Keyboard & Pal by Accretive Systems LLC	Reference	$850	1K	4	4.0	23 MB	Jan 2015
EMT B Prep 2024 by esthetician exam center , Ltd	Reference	$850	1K	288	4.5	58 MB	Apr 2022
EPA 608 HVAC Exam Prep by Thanh Hung	Reference	$850	1K	2,013	4.9	60 MB	Aug 2020
Luminos Pro by Wobbleworks LLC	Reference	$850	1K	174	4.7	1595 MB	Dec 2021
Tureng Dictionary by OZGUR SUYEL	Reference	$850	9K	57	3.5	92 MB	Jan 2011
Hair Color Changer . by 国媚张	Reference	$850	1K	5,528	3.8	44 MB	May 2016
Photo Translator: Camera OCR by Son Hoang	Reference	$850	1K	88	4.6	74 MB	Aug 2018
Slovoed Dictionary Collection by Paragon Technologie GmbH	Reference	$850	1K	9	1.4	248 MB	Apr 2021
Faithlife Study Bible by Faithlife Corporation	Reference	$850	1K	13,901	4.8	234 MB	Mar 2012
FAR/AIM - FAA Pilot Reference by Tekk Innovations LLC	Reference	$850	1K	786	4.7	152 MB	Sep 2009
Fine Homebuilding Magazine by Taunton Interactive	Reference	$850	1K	282	4.1	94 MB	Aug 2012
Fire Fonts \| Fonts for iPhones by Sparktonic, LLC	Reference	$850	1K	4,739	4.5	69 MB	Oct 2019
Holiday Today: Daily Facts by Piotr Pluta	Reference	$850	1K	4,892	4.7	51 MB	Oct 2011
Japanese Translator Offline by Xung Le	Reference	$850	1K	744	4.6	248 MB	Jun 2015
Lingvo English Dictionary by Content AI, LLC	Reference	$850	1K	369	4.6	59 MB	Nov 2010
Rabbit Novel - Amazing Novel by Yulin Kangtai Tianbo	Reference	$850	1K	3	4.7	57 MB	Dec 2021
FAR AIM by Flightready by Aeroapps Technology	Reference	$850	1K	281	4.7	93 MB	Jan 2021
Followers Clean for Unfollower by 佳莹周	Reference	$850	1K	2,274	4.1	15 MB	Nov 2020
Followers Reports for ig Pro by 翠娥殷	Reference	$850	1K	3	2.3	17 MB	Mar 2022
Fonts & Big Emojis for iPhones by 妙英张	Reference	$850	1K	2,620	4.5	213 MB	Nov 2016
Font Viewer Typeface Font Book by 220K APPS LTD	Reference	$850	1K	22	4.3	29 MB	Feb 2016
German Translator Offline by Xung Le	Reference	$850	1K	5,310	4.7	154 MB	Jul 2016
GI Pocket Helper by 2iins	Reference	$850	1K	222	3.9	110 MB	Jun 2021
Gratitude: Journal & Bible App by Meditation Journal and Sleep Sounds Ltd	Reference	$850	1K	1,058	4.9	147 MB	Jan 2021
Guide for Binding of Isaac by Joao Pedro Silveira, Unipessoal Lda	Reference	$850	1K	7,394	4.9	47 MB	Jan 2015
HazMat - ERG 2020 Guidebook by Volodymyr Oliennikov	Reference	$850	1K	1,031	4.6	119 MB	Dec 2019
He Reads Truth by She Reads Truth	Reference	$850	1K	182	3.1	169 MB	Aug 2015
iRosary by Opicury Software	Reference	$850	1K	5,281	4.9	561 MB	Dec 2021
LDS Quote - Spiritual Quotes by Zhi Yao Tan	Reference	$850	1K	31	4.7	62 MB	Apr 2020
LuckyComic: Comic Book Scanner by Stuck at Home, LLC	Reference	$850	1K	27	3.8	32 MB	Jul 2022
Italian Translator Offline by Xung Le	Reference	$850	1K	7,326	4.7	142 MB	Jul 2016
NLT Bible New Living Translation Audio by Stephen ADU	Reference	$850	1K	3,317	4.7	88 MB	Aug 2017

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

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