Social Networking app revenue: 2021 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 21 Social Networking apps in the database that launched in 2021, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 3 of them (14%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $5K. Top earners: Poppo Live- Live Stream ($850K/mo), Livly Island ($850K/mo) and REALITY-Become an Anime Avatar ($340K/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 2021
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Social Networking | $850K | 100K | 1,494 | 4.3 | 316 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850K | 20K | 2,062 | 4.6 | 172 MB | Jul 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $340K | 20K | 10,828 | 4.4 | 334 MB | Apr 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $85K | 9K | 112 | 3.4 | 99 MB | Apr 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $85K | 30K | 16,212 | 4.2 | 71 MB | Jun 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $68K | 20K | 33,974 | 4.5 | 49 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $43K | 30K | 603 | 2.6 | 7 MB | Mar 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $26K | 10K | 30,200 | 4.6 | 79 MB | Feb 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $6K | 1K | 10,187 | 4.3 | 37 MB | Mar 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $5K | 1K | 5,811 | 4.5 | 201 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $5K | 6K | 2,916 | 4.5 | 74 MB | Jul 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 3,334 | 4.7 | 253 MB | Apr 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 20K | 2,900 | 4.4 | 224 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 2,408 | 4.3 | 122 MB | May 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 1,351 | 4.6 | 48 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 1,949 | 4.4 | 74 MB | Jan 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 9,160 | 4.4 | 65 MB | Aug 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 12 | 3.3 | 195 MB | Sep 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 22 | 2.4 | 175 MB | Feb 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 6,699 | 4.5 | 102 MB | Aug 2021 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 6,329 | 4.5 | 182 MB | Mar 2021 |
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 2021 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 43 | 3 | 7% | $850 | JoyRead-Enjoy Novels & Shorts $340K |
| Business | 43 | 4 | 9% | $850 | Scanner App - Scan PDF & Docs $2.6M |
| Developer Tools | 32 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Proxyman - Capture HTTPS $26K |
| Education | 112 | 15 | 13% | $850 | Speak English with Loora AI $1.7M |
| Entertainment | 56 | 6 | 11% | $850 | Quinn - Audio Stories $850K |
| Finance | 64 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Aura: Security & Protection $85K |
| Food & Drink | 54 | 1 | 2% | $850 | ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner $1.7M |
| Games | 229 | 14 | 6% | $850 | Travel Town - Merge Adventure $8.5M |
| Graphics & Design | 88 | 0 | 0% | $850 | ThemeMe: Top Widgets & Themes $43K |
| Health & Fitness | 57 | 8 | 14% | $850 | Runna: Running Plans & Coach $3.4M |
| Lifestyle | 44 | 4 | 9% | $850 | CHAI: Social AI Platform- Chat $2.6M |
| Medical | 45 | 1 | 2% | $850 | Anatomy Learning - 3D Atlas $170K |
| Music | 26 | 1 | 4% | $850 | Clear Wave $425K |
| Navigation | 24 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Spartan Forge: Hunt $60K |
| News | 8 | 1 | 13% | $850 | Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods $170K |
| Photo & Video | 42 | 9 | 21% | $17K | Wink: Video Enhancer & Editor $1.7M |
| Productivity | 38 | 5 | 13% | $850 | WeTransfer: Transfer Files $4.3M |
| Reference | 48 | 0 | 0% | $850 | DeepL Translate $77K |
| Shopping | 28 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Package tracker: Parcels Hub $43K |
| Social Networking | 21 | 3 | 14% | $5K | Poppo Live- Live Stream $850K |
| Sports | 49 | 4 | 8% | $850 | Card Ladder $850K |
| Travel | 34 | 0 | 0% | $850 | GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours $85K |
| Utilities | 67 | 11 | 16% | $850 | Universal Remote TV Control · $765K |
| Weather | 17 | 0 | 0% | $850 | (Not Boring) Weather $34K |
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