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Data-backed research on app revenue, growth, categories and competitors. Every study links to the underlying apps and market data.
A data-backed snapshot of 15 selected iOS apps, their estimated monthly App Store revenue, ratings and latest observed update date.
MethodologyFive practical methods to estimate any iOS or Android app's monthly revenue — from public ratings to ML-calibrated forecasts. With real examples and accuracy comparisons.
ComparisonSensor Tower charges $99-499/month. Here are the legitimate free and freemium alternatives — data.ai, Appfigures, bumetric — compared on coverage, accuracy, and use cases.
LeaderboardsThe top 20 highest-grossing iOS apps in 2026, with monthly revenue estimates, growth trends, and what indie developers can learn from each.
EducationApp Store Optimization explained without the marketing fluff. Real ranking factors, keyword research methods, and a free audit workflow for indie devs.
ResearchFrom IndieHackers profiles to Twitter screenshots to acquired-deal data — every public source where indie founders share their app's monthly recurring revenue, and what each is worth.