Social Networking app revenue: 2011 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 9 Social Networking apps in the database that launched in 2011, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 3 of them (33%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $26K. Top earners: iSharing: GPS Location Tracker ($340K/mo), SayHi Chat - Meet New People ($255K/mo) and Hornet - Queer Social Network ($170K/mo).
Net of Apple's 15% commission
Gross estimates: paywallscreens.com (Superwall)
10,798 apps · 25 categories · Pulled 19 Oct 2026
Social Networking apps launched in 2011
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Social Networking | $340K | 200K | 25,003 | 4.8 | 247 MB | Jan 2011 |
 | Social Networking | $255K | 40K | 4,930 | 4.3 | 139 MB | Oct 2011 |
 | Social Networking | $170K | 30K | 2,841 | 3.8 | 324 MB | Oct 2011 |
 | Social Networking | $68K | 5K | 668 | 3.7 | 174 MB | Apr 2011 |
 | Social Networking | $26K | 8K | 40,557 | 4.7 | 79 MB | Jul 2011 |
 | Social Networking | $9K | 1K | 14,083 | 4.3 | 206 MB | Sep 2011 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 10K | 213 | 3.2 | 135 MB | Oct 2011 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 824 | 3.6 | 104 MB | Sep 2011 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 7K | 4,428 | 4.6 | 126 MB | Jan 2011 |
Social Networking apps by launch year
| Launched | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0% | $85K | ClearTok: Repost Remover $85K |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Valid - Compliment Classmates $51K |
| 2024 | 16 | 4 | 25% | $26K | Xena - Group Voice Party $595K |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Tik Saver Pro Video Downloader $68K |
| 2022 | 14 | 3 | 21% | $17K | TopLive - Live Video Chat App $1.7M |
| 2021 | 21 | 3 | 14% | $5K | Poppo Live- Live Stream $850K |
| 2020 | 35 | 9 | 26% | $26K | Gaze: Random Video Chat $850K |
| 2019 | 38 | 10 | 26% | $26K | Wizz App - chat now $2.6M |
| 2018 | 21 | 2 | 10% | $9K | ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live $425K |
| 2017 | 16 | 1 | 6% | $850 | Coverstar - Positive Social $170K |
| 2016 | 19 | 4 | 21% | $9K | BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live $5.1M |
| 2015 | 21 | 6 | 29% | $43K | Yubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends $2.6M |
| 2014 | 15 | 5 | 33% | $85K | Marco Polo - Video Messenger $850K |
| 2013 | 11 | 3 | 27% | $43K | Telegram Messenger $17.9M |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | 17% | $26K | Text Me - Phone Call + Texting $1.7M |
| 2011 | 9 | 3 | 33% | $26K | iSharing: GPS Location Tracker $340K |
| 2010 | 6 | 4 | 67% | $850K | Life360: Family Safety & GPS $16.2M |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 17% | $85K | Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat $16.2M |
Apps launched in 2011 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 12 | 0 | 0% | $850 | VIZ Manga $68K |
| Business | 13 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Dext: Expense Tracker App $68K |
| Education | 29 | 1 | 3% | $850 | Coloring Games for Kids 2-6! $425K |
| Entertainment | 10 | 2 | 20% | $850 | Viki: Asian Drama, Movies & TV $3.4M |
| Finance | 22 | 2 | 9% | $850 | Splitwise $425K |
| Food & Drink | 16 | 1 | 6% | $850 | Vivino: Drink The Right Wine $255K |
| Games | 6 | 0 | 0% | $850 | DragonVale $85K |
| Graphics & Design | 1 | 1 | 100% | $340K | ibis Paint X $340K |
| Health & Fitness | 13 | 3 | 23% | $85K | Strava: Run, Bike, Walk $12.8M |
| Lifestyle | 14 | 2 | 14% | $5K | iScape: Landscape Design $170K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 2 | 0 | 0% | $9K | Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers $9K |
| Medical | 17 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Davis Drug Guide For Nurses $43K |
| Music | 17 | 2 | 12% | $9K | TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports $850K |
| Navigation | 23 | 1 | 4% | $850 | Wikiloc - Trails of the World $510K |
| News | 67 | 1 | 1% | $5K | The Globe and Mail $170K |
| Photo & Video | 16 | 8 | 50% | $170K | Snapchat $68M |
| Productivity | 14 | 4 | 29% | $26K | Microsoft OneDrive $2.6M |
| Reference | 21 | 2 | 10% | $850 | MyHeritage: Family Tree & DNA $255K |
| Shopping | 14 | 1 | 7% | $850 | CARFAX - New & Used Cars $340K |
| Social Networking | 9 | 3 | 33% | $26K | iSharing: GPS Location Tracker $340K |
| Sports | 18 | 1 | 6% | $5K | Golf GameBook: Scorecard & GPS $340K |
| Travel | 34 | 0 | 0% | $850 | GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities $34K |
| Utilities | 5 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Lookout Life - Mobile Security $85K |
| Weather | 13 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Weather Underground: Local Map $60K |
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