Social Networking app revenue: 2018 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 21 Social Networking apps in the database that launched in 2018, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 2 of them (10%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $9K. Top earners: ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live ($425K/mo), Positive Singles®: Herpes Date ($170K/mo) and sendit - get it now ($85K/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 2018
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Social Networking | $425K | 200K | 531,640 | 4.7 | 509 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $170K | 1K | 5,177 | 4.2 | 310 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $85K | 20K | 1,534,635 | 4.8 | 203 MB | Nov 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $85K | 90K | 3,199 | 4.0 | 282 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $77K | 30K | 70,076 | 4.4 | 86 MB | Apr 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $68K | 1K | 2,821 | 4.3 | 309 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $34K | 60K | 4,017 | 4.2 | 195 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $26K | 50K | 91,692 | 4.6 | 188 MB | Oct 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $26K | 1K | 315 | 3.8 | 127 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $17K | 1K | 887 | 4.0 | 108 MB | Mar 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $9K | 1K | 292 | 4.5 | 49 MB | Nov 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $9K | 1K | 4,607 | 4.6 | 102 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $8K | 1K | 22,321 | 4.1 | 150 MB | Nov 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $7K | 1K | 2,852 | 4.6 | 47 MB | Jan 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 21,767 | 3.7 | 101 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 5K | 2,570 | 4.4 | 251 MB | Aug 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 41 | 2.7 | 80 MB | Feb 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 8,541 | 4.7 | 241 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 20K | 5,671 | 4.6 | 62 MB | Jul 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 3,634 | 4.2 | 68 MB | Dec 2018 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 95,227 | 4.1 | 215 MB | Aug 2018 |
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 2018 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 19 | 3 | 16% | $8K | Inkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooks $850K |
| Business | 32 | 4 | 13% | $5K | Package Tracker - pkge Mobile $850K |
| Developer Tools | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Surge 5 $26K |
| Education | 101 | 6 | 6% | $850 | Pimsleur | Language Learning $1.7M |
| Entertainment | 37 | 6 | 16% | $850 | The Zeus Network $6.0M |
| Finance | 28 | 0 | 0% | $850 | LifeLock Identity $85K |
| Food & Drink | 36 | 0 | 0% | $850 | America's Test Kitchen $68K |
| Games | 117 | 8 | 7% | $850 | Total Battle: War Strategy $7.7M |
| Graphics & Design | 23 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Invitation Maker: Cards & RSVP $68K |
| Health & Fitness | 48 | 6 | 13% | $6K | Waking Up: Meditation & Wisdom $595K |
| Lifestyle | 33 | 2 | 6% | $850 | Anker eufy $595K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Essence Magazine $850 |
| Medical | 40 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Christian Hypnobirthing $26K |
| Music | 38 | 3 | 8% | $850 | Beat Maker Pro: Music drum Pad $340K |
| Navigation | 32 | 1 | 3% | $8K | calimoto motorcycle navigation $425K |
| News | 12 | 3 | 25% | $9K | The Economist: News & Analysis $850K |
| Photo & Video | 45 | 9 | 20% | $8K | Prequel: Photo & Video Editor $1.7M |
| Productivity | 39 | 7 | 18% | $850 | VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy $2.6M |
| Reference | 28 | 3 | 11% | $850 | Translate Now - AI Translator $2.6M |
| Shopping | 13 | 0 | 0% | $850 | T-Shirt Design Studio $6K |
| Social Networking | 21 | 2 | 10% | $9K | ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live $425K |
| Sports | 39 | 1 | 3% | $850 | F1 TV $1.7M |
| Travel | 30 | 1 | 3% | $850 | Outdooractive $170K |
| Utilities | 29 | 7 | 24% | $850 | Norton 360 Security & VPN $2.6M |
| Weather | 27 | 0 | 0% | $850 | DeerCast-Prep. Predict. Pursue $85K |
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