Social Networking app revenue: 2015 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 21 Social Networking apps in the database that launched in 2015, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 6 of them (29%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $43K. Top earners: Yubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends ($2.6M/mo), Azar: Chat, Meet Friends ($2.6M/mo) and Dating.com: Global Chat & Date ($255K/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 2015
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Social Networking | $2.6M | 300K | 371,231 | 4.5 | 129 MB | Oct 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $2.6M | 400K | 102,034 | 4.3 | 183 MB | Jun 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $255K | 40K | 15,610 | 3.8 | 97 MB | Jan 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $255K | 30K | 4,714 | 4.6 | 69 MB | Sep 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $170K | 30K | 36,666 | 4.5 | 187 MB | Mar 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $170K | 70K | 57,616 | 4.5 | 196 MB | Oct 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $85K | 30K | 1,388 | 4.5 | 224 MB | Nov 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $68K | 20K | 5,201 | 4.6 | 114 MB | Mar 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $60K | 40K | 16,335 | 4.4 | 275 MB | Dec 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $60K | 30K | 29,380 | 4.9 | 205 MB | Jun 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $43K | 1K | 3,352 | 4.6 | 65 MB | Jan 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $34K | 40K | 7,300 | 4.7 | 133 MB | Oct 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $17K | 1K | 2,045 | 4.3 | 150 MB | May 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $9K | 1K | 17,583 | 4.1 | 140 MB | Jul 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $5K | 1K | 2,349 | 4.4 | 125 MB | Mar 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $4K | 6K | 29 | 1.8 | 82 MB | Nov 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 231,209 | 4.7 | 143 MB | Dec 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 10,087 | 4.3 | 13 MB | Jul 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 30K | 19,822 | 4.7 | 75 MB | Oct 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 10K | 50,026 | 4.2 | 75 MB | Dec 2015 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 225 | 3.6 | 271 MB | Nov 2015 |
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 2015 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 16 | 1 | 6% | $850 | Tappytoon Comics & Novels $170K |
| Business | 19 | 4 | 21% | $17K | iScanner: PDF Document Scanner $3.4M |
| Developer Tools | 2 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Bluetooth Terminal $850 |
| Education | 47 | 6 | 13% | $850 | Simply Piano: Learn Piano Fast $4.3M |
| Entertainment | 20 | 4 | 20% | $26K | Patreon $3.4M |
| Finance | 24 | 1 | 4% | $6K | YNAB $340K |
| Food & Drink | 24 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Recipe Keeper $43K |
| Games | 55 | 2 | 4% | $850 | Highrise: Avatar, Chat & Games $340K |
| Graphics & Design | 8 | 1 | 13% | $850 | Adobe Express: Create Anything $340K |
| Health & Fitness | 34 | 10 | 29% | $34K | Flo Cycle & Period Tracker $6.8M |
| Lifestyle | 22 | 5 | 23% | $17K | Muzz: Muslim Dating & Friends $510K |
| Medical | 31 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Anatomy 3D Atlas $85K |
| Music | 27 | 5 | 19% | $4K | YouTube Music $32.3M |
| Navigation | 13 | 2 | 15% | $26K | Trailforks: Offline Bike Maps $255K |
| News | 25 | 0 | 0% | $850 | La Matinale du Monde $43K |
| Photo & Video | 30 | 7 | 23% | $26K | Google Photos: Backup & Edit $16.2M |
| Productivity | 26 | 4 | 15% | $9K | VPN Proxy Master - Super VPN $510K |
| Reference | 22 | 1 | 5% | $850 | Voice Translator: AI Translate $255K |
| Shopping | 19 | 0 | 0% | $850 | BayWatch - Alerts for eBay $4K |
| Social Networking | 21 | 6 | 29% | $43K | Yubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends $2.6M |
| Sports | 26 | 0 | 0% | $6K | Fishbox - Smart Fishing App $77K |
| Travel | 21 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Visorando Walking Routes $85K |
| Utilities | 21 | 5 | 24% | $5K | Onoff $680K |
| Weather | 25 | 2 | 8% | $850 | Windy.app — Wind, Tides, Radar $850K |
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