Social Networking app revenue: 2025 launches
Revenue and download estimates for the 3 Social Networking apps in the database that launched in 2025, with revenue shown after Apple takes its cut. None of them keeps $100K a month; the median app keeps $43K. Top earners: Valid - Compliment Classmates ($51K/mo), Photo Widget-Live Pic Sharing ($43K/mo) and Whats Web - Dual App Messenger ($9K/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 2025
| App | Category | Net revenue/mo | Downloads/mo | Ratings | Rating | Size | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Social Networking | $51K | 300K | 280 | 4.6 | 31 MB | Dec 2025 |
 | Social Networking | $43K | 30K | 49 | 4.3 | 96 MB | May 2025 |
 | Social Networking | $9K | 20K | 7,862 | 4.4 | 179 MB | Jan 2025 |
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 2025 by category
| Category | Apps | $100K+ | Hit rate | Median/mo | Top earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 17 | 4 | 24% | $43K | Scroll The Bible $1.7M |
| Business | 5 | 2 | 40% | $85K | Scanner App: Scan Documents $340K |
| Developer Tools | 1 | 0 | 0% | $17K | Vibecode - AI App Builder $17K |
| Education | 22 | 7 | 32% | $85K | LangLearn: AI English Tutor $680K |
| Entertainment | 15 | 6 | 40% | $85K | FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV $2.6M |
| Finance | 5 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Settlemate: Claim Savings $77K |
| Food & Drink | 2 | 0 | 0% | $85K | Localize - Farmers Market $85K |
| Graphics & Design | 27 | 7 | 26% | $68K | Kling AI: AI Image&Video Maker $1.7M |
| Health & Fitness | 31 | 10 | 32% | $85K | MenuFit - Healthy Eating Out $680K |
| Lifestyle | 11 | 2 | 18% | $77K | AI Decor - AI Home Design $255K |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 1 | 0 | 0% | $60K | Christian Mingle - Dating App $60K |
| Medical | 1 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Finger Blood Pressure: BP Mate $43K |
| Music | 7 | 4 | 57% | $170K | Reverse Audio: Sing Challenge $255K |
| Navigation | 5 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Game Maps IRL $85K |
| News | 4 | 1 | 25% | $85K | The Times: UK & World News $425K |
| Photo & Video | 22 | 12 | 55% | $170K | Shots: Photo & Video Generator $850K |
| Productivity | 28 | 12 | 43% | $85K | Grok AI $24.7M |
| Reference | 23 | 11 | 48% | $85K | Live Translator - AI Translate $595K |
| Social Networking | 3 | 0 | 0% | $43K | Valid - Compliment Classmates $51K |
| Sports | 7 | 1 | 14% | $51K | TeamSnap ONE $170K |
| Travel | 5 | 0 | 0% | $68K | Roamy: Save Spot & Plan Trips $85K |
| Utilities | 21 | 4 | 19% | $60K | Pocket - AI Personal Assistant $2.6M |
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