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578 Sobering Revenue Stats of 70K Mobile Apps Show Why Devs Beg For Subscriptions

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msmash @ Slashdot · 03/17/2025 16:42 EDT

Sobering Revenue Stats of 70K Mobile Apps Show Why Devs Beg For Subscriptions

Most mobile apps fail to reach $1,000 in monthly revenue within their first two years, according to a new report from RevenueCat examining data from over 75,000 mobile apps. Across all categories, only about 20% of apps achieve the $1,000 threshold, while just 5% reach $10,000 monthly.

In 2025, the top 5% of apps generate 500 times more revenue than the remaining 95% -- up from 200 times in 2024. After one year, elite performers in gaming, photo and video, health and fitness, and social categories exceed.

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