Social Networking app revenue: 2024 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 16 Social Networking apps in the database that launched in 2024, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. 4 of them (25%) keep $100K or more a month; the median app keeps $26K. Top earners: Xena - Group Voice Party ($595K/mo), tantan - Global Dating App ($425K/mo) and Unfollowers: Followers Tracker ($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 2024
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Social Networking | $595K | 200K | 448 | 4.5 | 213 MB | Apr 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $425K | 100K | 3,363 | 4.6 | 438 MB | Oct 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $170K | 100K | 4,886 | 4.6 | 71 MB | Sep 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $170K | 40K | 8,375 | 4.5 | 70 MB | Jun 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $68K | 100K | 114 | 4.1 | 54 MB | Jan 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $43K | 100K | 21 | 3.9 | 177 MB | Jun 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $43K | 20K | 15,626 | 4.5 | 57 MB | Nov 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $26K | 10K | 550 | 4.5 | 136 MB | Jul 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $9K | 1K | 12 | 5.0 | 141 MB | Sep 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 100 | 4.1 | 132 MB | Dec 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 36 | 4.6 | 135 MB | Sep 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 9 | 4.8 | 170 MB | Jun 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 8 | 5.0 | 129 MB | Nov 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 109 | 4.2 | 72 MB | Feb 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 87 | 2.6 | 124 MB | Aug 2024 |
 | Social Networking | $850 | 1K | 21,107 | 4.9 | 182 MB | Apr 2024 |
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 2024 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 22 | 0 | 0% | $850 | NovelShort - Novels & Fiction $34K |
| Business | 14 | 1 | 7% | $9K | SideShift - Earn Money $170K |
| Developer Tools | 10 | 0 | 0% | $850 | SMS Forwarder - Forward SMS $9K |
| Education | 40 | 9 | 23% | $60K | Learna: Speak & Learn English $5.1M |
| Entertainment | 28 | 13 | 46% | $85K | DramaWave - Dramas & Reels $11.9M |
| Finance | 4 | 0 | 0% | $17K | Budget Bestie $26K |
| Food & Drink | 6 | 1 | 17% | $850 | Mob: Delicious Meal Planning $170K |
| Graphics & Design | 75 | 9 | 12% | $850 | AI Home Design: Interior DecAI $850K |
| Health & Fitness | 38 | 13 | 34% | $60K | Cal AI - Calorie Tracker $1.7M |
| Lifestyle | 29 | 5 | 17% | $9K | Tipsy Chat: Live Your Story $8.5M |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 2 | 0 | 0% | $850 | LivingWaters.tv $850 |
| Medical | 6 | 0 | 0% | $6K | PCOS Pal $85K |
| Music | 35 | 8 | 23% | $43K | Suno - AI Songs, Music, Lyrics $6.0M |
| Navigation | 8 | 0 | 0% | $850 | onX Fish: Midwest Fishing Maps $34K |
| News | 6 | 0 | 0% | $17K | Kiki: Local Chat & People Near $60K |
| Photo & Video | 35 | 8 | 23% | $9K | AI Avatar Generator - HeyGen $680K |
| Productivity | 35 | 13 | 37% | $51K | Claude by Anthropic $57.8M |
| Reference | 31 | 5 | 16% | $17K | Bible Path: Prayers & Widgets $340K |
| Shopping | 1 | 0 | 0% | $850 | SKIMS $850 |
| Social Networking | 16 | 4 | 25% | $26K | Xena - Group Voice Party $595K |
| Sports | 5 | 1 | 20% | $17K | RotoBot - AI Sports Insights $170K |
| Travel | 2 | 0 | 0% | $85K | iOverlander $85K |
| Utilities | 49 | 12 | 24% | $850 | Universal TV Remote Control＊ $850K |
| Weather | 12 | 1 | 8% | $9K | NOAA Weather Radar Live Map $170K |
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