Social Networking app revenue: 2022 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 14 Social Networking apps in the database that launched in 2022, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 3 of them (21%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $17K. Top earners: TopLive - Live Video Chat App ($1.7M/mo), Linktree: Link in Bio Creator ($255K/mo) and Hunch Dating App: Vibe & Meet ($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 2022
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Social Networking | $1.7M | 9K | 17,921 | 4.6 | 196 MB | Oct 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $255K | 100K | 60,035 | 4.8 | 130 MB | Jul 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $170K | 70K | 5,041 | 3.7 | 287 MB | Dec 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $85K | 700K | 380,208 | 4.9 | 523 MB | Aug 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $68K | 1K | 38 | 3.4 | 215 MB | Feb 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $51K | 20K | 27,547 | 4.5 | 106 MB | Feb 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $17K | 100K | 9,811 | 4.6 | 179 MB | Apr 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $8K | 1K | 24 | 3.4 | 230 MB | Feb 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 590 | 4.8 | 164 MB | Sep 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 10K | 39,984 | 4.8 | 191 MB | May 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 33,491 | 4.4 | 105 MB | May 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 57 | 3.9 | 75 MB | Feb 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 8 | 4.4 | 78 MB | Feb 2022 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 546 | 4.3 | 101 MB | Jan 2022 |
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 2022 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 49 | 5 | 10% | $850 | MegaNovel - fiction & webtoon $255K |
| Business | 22 | 4 | 18% | $9K | Invoice Maker - Invoice Fly $1.7M |
| Developer Tools | 25 | 1 | 4% | $850 | Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast $340K |
| Education | 51 | 9 | 18% | $850 | Praktika – AI Language Tutor $850K |
| Entertainment | 25 | 5 | 20% | $850 | zeta: AI Chat, Story, Play $5.1M |
| Finance | 25 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Budget Planner App - Fleur $43K |
| Food & Drink | 18 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Seed Oil Scout: Healthy Dining $34K |
| Games | 103 | 6 | 6% | $850 | Triple Match 3D $1.7M |
| Graphics & Design | 66 | 2 | 3% | $850 | Brother Artspira $255K |
| Health & Fitness | 20 | 2 | 10% | $7K | Lyfta: Gym Workout Tracker Log $425K |
| Lifestyle | 26 | 3 | 12% | $850 | Plant Parent: Plant Care Guide $340K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Send to Kindle by KTool $850 |
| Medical | 24 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Visible Body Suite $34K |
| Music | 14 | 2 | 14% | $850 | Simply Sing: My Singing App $765K |
| Navigation | 10 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Navigation GPS Truck & Caravan $9K |
| News | 9 | 1 | 11% | $850 | Substack $765K |
| Photo & Video | 33 | 11 | 33% | $43K | Momo: AI Photo & Video Maker $1.7M |
| Productivity | 22 | 5 | 23% | $9K | Chatbot AI Assistant - Genie $765K |
| Reference | 23 | 3 | 13% | $850 | CoinSnap: Coin Identifier $510K |
| Shopping | 13 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Barcodes: Loyalty Card Wallet $9K |
| Social Networking | 14 | 3 | 21% | $17K | TopLive - Live Video Chat App $1.7M |
| Sports | 35 | 4 | 11% | $850 | Outlier: Betting Data & Tools $255K |
| Travel | 27 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Parkwolf: National Park Guide $51K |
| Utilities | 47 | 5 | 11% | $850 | Swipewipe: Photo Cleaner $850K |
| Weather | 12 | 0 | 0% | $850 | Mercury Weather $9K |
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