Wondering which apps made the most money in 2025? You’re in the right place.
We’ve ranked the top-grossing apps of the year across all categories: games, streaming, productivity, social, dating, and more. Whether you’re analyzing app or game market trends or just curious where people are spending their time (and money), this list gives you a clear picture.
From global hits like TikTok and Honor of Kings to rising stars like Gossip Harbor and DramaBox, these are the 50 top-grossing apps that dominated app store revenue in 2025.
1. TikTok
App Category: Social
Publisher: Bytedance
Revenue in 2025: $2.3 billion
TikTok continues to dominate the mobile space as the go-to platform for short-form video content. With an addictive algorithm and strong creator monetization programs, it remains a top choice for both users and advertisers.
2. Google One
App Category: Utilities
Publisher: Google
Revenue in 2025: $1.4 billion
Google One is Google’s premium cloud storage and membership service. It offers users expanded storage across Gmail, Drive, and Photos, along with enhanced support and family sharing options.
3. Honor of Kings
App Category: Games
Publisher: Tencent
Revenue in 2025: $1.2 billion
Honor of Kings is a massively popular mobile MOBA that dominates in China and continues to gain traction globally. Its frequent events, polished gameplay, and deep progression system keep players engaged and spending.
4. YouTube
App Category: Video
Publisher: Google
Revenue in 2025: $1.1 billion
YouTube remains one of the most used apps in the world, with its Premium subscription service driving significant mobile revenue. The platform’s ad-free viewing, background play, and downloadable content make Premium worth paying for.
5. Last War: Survival
App Category: Games
Publisher: FUNFLY
Revenue in 2025: $1.0 billion
Last War: Survival mixes strategy gameplay with zombie survival themes. Its sharp rise in rankings comes from successful monetization through limited-time offers, competitive alliances, and hero upgrades.
6. Whiteout Survival
App Category: Games
Publisher: Century Games
Revenue in 2025: $941 million
Whiteout Survival is a strategy game set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Players must build, survive, and compete, with monetization driven by resource packs and exclusive hero unlocks.
7. Royal Match
App Category: Games
Publisher: Dream Games
Revenue in 2025: $915 million
Royal Match is a highly polished match-3 puzzle game with an engaging progression system. Its consistent updates and royal-themed events make it one of the most lucrative puzzle titles on mobile.
8. ChatGPT
App Category: Productivity
Publisher: OpenAI
Revenue in 2025: $879 million
ChatGPT offers AI-driven assistance, helping users write, plan, code, and more. Its paid plans provide advanced capabilities, making it a daily-use tool for millions of professionals and creatives. It’s also the top AI app in the world.
9. PUBG MOBILE
App Category: Games
Publisher: Tencent
Revenue in 2025: $824 million
PUBG MOBILE continues to thrive as one of the biggest battle royale games. With seasonal battle passes, skins, and global tournaments, it keeps monetizing its massive fanbase year after year.
10. MONOPOLY GO!
App Category: Games
Publisher: Scopely
Revenue in 2025: $770 million
MONOPOLY GO! reimagines the classic board game with mobile-first gameplay, social features, and aggressive monetization through daily events, sticker albums, and limited-time game modes.
11. Disney+
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: Disney
Revenue in 2025: $721 million
Disney+ remains a staple in the streaming world, offering access to blockbuster franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney classics. Its mobile revenue continues to grow thanks to bundled subscriptions and a global audience.
12. Candy Crush Saga
App Category: Games
Publisher: King
Revenue in 2025: $697 million
Candy Crush Saga is still one of the most recognizable names among mobile puzzle games. Its endless levels, regular events, and time-based challenges help it stay among the top grossing apps more than a decade after launch.
13. Tinder
App Category: Lifestyle
Publisher: Tinder
Revenue in 2025: $680 million
Tinder is the most popular dating app worldwide, monetizing through premium subscriptions like Tinder Gold and Platinum. Features like boosts, super likes, and unlimited swipes keep users engaged – and paying.
14. Pokémon TCG Pocket
App Category: Games
Publisher: The Pokémon Company
Revenue in 2025: $520 million
Pokémon TCG Pocket brings the thrill of trading cards to mobile. It combines nostalgia with modern mechanics, offering daily pack openings, collection goals, and competitive features that appeal to both old fans and new players.
15. HBO Max
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: WarnerMedia Global Digital Services
Revenue in 2025: $515 million
HBO Max continues to be a top choice for streaming high-quality shows and movies. Its mobile app contributes heavily to revenue through monthly subscriptions, supported by exclusive releases and critically acclaimed originals.
16. Coin Master
App Category: Games
Publisher: Moon Active
Revenue in 2025: $430 million
Coin Master blends slot mechanics with base building and social gameplay. Its monetization thrives on spins, coin bundles, and seasonal events, helping it maintain a strong presence among top-grossing apps.
17. CapCut
App Category: Video
Publisher: Bytedance
Revenue in 2025: $428 million
CapCut is a popular video editor designed for mobile creators, especially TikTok users. With premium transitions, effects, and cloud sync features, the app has found massive success through subscriptions and in-app purchases.
18. LinkedIn
App Category: Business
Publisher: LinkedIn Corporation
Revenue in 2025: $413 million
LinkedIn’s mobile app monetizes through premium memberships, job posting tools, and learning features. Professionals across industries rely on it daily for networking, hiring, and industry insights.
19. Tencent Video
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: Tencent
Revenue in 2025: $412 million
Tencent Video is one of China’s biggest video streaming platforms. Its mobile app drives revenue through subscriptions, exclusive dramas, and live sports content.
20. Roblox
App Category: Games
Publisher: Roblox Corporation
Revenue in 2025: $398 million
Roblox gives users the power to create and play games in a shared universe. While most of its audience is younger, its economy runs deep, with players spending Robux on avatar upgrades, access passes, and virtual goods.
21. Duolingo
App Category: Education
Publisher: Duolingo
Revenue in 2025: $340 million
Duolingo continues to lead language learning on mobile. With gamified lessons, daily streaks, and premium tiers like Super Duolingo, the app keeps learners engaged while generating strong subscription revenue.
22. Audible
App Category: Books
Publisher: Audible, Inc.
Revenue in 2025: $336 million
Audible remains the most popular audiobook app, offering thousands of titles across fiction, nonfiction, and original content. It earns through membership plans and à la carte purchases, keeping it firmly in the top-grossing apps category.
23. Peacock TV
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: Peacock TV LLC
Revenue in 2025: $324 million
Peacock TV has grown its mobile presence with a mix of live sports, exclusive series, and movies. Premium subscription options and bundled deals drive consistent mobile revenue.
24. Pokémon GO
App Category: Games
Publisher: Niantic, Inc.
Revenue in 2025: $320 million
Pokémon GO may be years old, but it’s still one of the most successful AR games. Frequent in-game events, seasonal updates, and location-based gameplay continue to pull in dedicated spenders.
25. Honkai: Star Rail
App Category: Games
Publisher: miHoYo
Revenue in 2025: $318 million
Honkai: Star Rail combines gacha mechanics with stunning visuals and a turn-based combat system. The game is heavily monetized through character banners and seasonal updates, helping it remain a standout among mobile RPGs.
26. LINE Manga
App Category: Comics
Publisher: LINE Corporation
Revenue in 2025: $298 million
LINE Manga is one of Japan’s leading platforms for reading digital comics. With access to exclusive titles and a strong mobile user base, it monetizes through chapter purchases and subscriptions.
27. Bumble
App Category: Lifestyle
Publisher: Bumble Holding Limited
Revenue in 2025: $289 million
Bumble is a dating app where women make the first move. Its monetization comes from premium features like Spotlight and Boost, along with Bumble Premium subscriptions offering advanced filters and travel modes.
28. Amazon Shopping
App Category: Shopping
Publisher: Amazon Mobile LLC
Revenue in 2025: $289 million
The Amazon Shopping app is a cornerstone of mobile commerce. With features like one-click ordering, voice search, and real-time tracking, it remains one of the top-grossing apps in the retail category.
29. Piccoma
App Category: Comics
Publisher: Kakao Piccoma Corp.
Revenue in 2025: $276 million
Piccoma is a leading webtoon and manga app in Asia. It uses a unique “wait or pay” model that allows users to unlock content over time or pay for instant access, creating strong monetization through microtransactions.
30. Gossip Harbor
App Category: Games
Publisher: Microfun Limited
Revenue in 2025: $275 million
Gossip Harbor blends match-3 puzzles with story-driven drama. Its episodic narrative, collectible items, and fashion upgrades keep players coming back – and spending – making it one of 2025’s surprise entries on the top-grossing apps list.
31. Gardenscapes
App Category: Games
Publisher: Playrix
Revenue in 2025: $275 million
Gardenscapes remains a fan favorite in the match-3 genre. The game stands out with its renovation narrative, where each puzzle win contributes to restoring a mansion and garden, making it a reliable earner year after year.
32. Township
App Category: Games
Publisher: Playrix
Revenue in 2025: $275 million
Township blends farming and city-building in a satisfying loop. With time-based events, boosters, and buildable resources, it continues to earn its place on the top grossing apps list in 2025.
33. QQ Music
App Category: Music
Publisher: Tencent
Revenue in 2025: $272 million
QQ Music is one of China’s largest music streaming apps, offering a massive catalog of Chinese and international music. Its revenue is driven by VIP subscriptions, digital album sales, and fan donations.
34. Hinge
App Category: Lifestyle
Publisher: Tinder LLC
Revenue in 2025: $269 million
Hinge promotes itself as a dating app “designed to be deleted.” It monetizes through subscriptions like Hinge+ and HingeX, offering enhanced filters, profile boosts, and more daily likes to serious daters.
35. Amazon Prime Video
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: Amazon Mobile LLC
Revenue in 2025: $269 million
Amazon Prime Video’s mobile app generates strong revenue from standalone subscriptions and add-on content. Exclusive originals and major licensing deals help secure its spot among top-grossing apps globally.
36. iQIYI
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: iQIYI
Revenue in 2025: $265 million
iQIYI is a major player in Asia’s streaming market, offering a wide range of dramas, variety shows, and anime. The app relies heavily on ad-free VIP memberships and early-access episodes for monetization.
37. Snapchat
App Category: Social
Publisher: Snap, Inc.
Revenue in 2025: $258 million
Snapchat continues to attract younger users with its fast-paced, visual-first design. It earns through Snapchat+ subscriptions and augmented reality lenses, keeping it competitive with other social apps.
38. Love and Deepspace
App Category: Games
Publisher: Paper Games
Revenue in 2025: $258 million
Love and Deepspace is a sci-fi romance game with cinematic storytelling and rich visuals. Its gacha-style mechanics and relationship-driven gameplay have made it a fast-rising star among mobile interactive fiction.
39. Crunchyroll
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: Crunchyroll, LLC
Revenue in 2025: $251 million
Crunchyroll remains a go-to app for anime fans. With simulcast releases, offline viewing, and exclusive content, it monetizes effectively through both ad-free subscriptions and premium tiers.
40. Genshin Impact
App Category: Games
Publisher: miHoYo
Revenue in 2025: $243 million
Genshin Impact delivers console-quality graphics and deep RPG mechanics on mobile. Although its revenue has declined slightly, it still ranks among the top grossing apps thanks to its global fanbase and frequent content updates.
41. ReelShort
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: NewLeaf Publishing
Revenue in 2025: $241 million
ReelShort delivers bite-sized drama episodes designed for mobile binge-watching. Its fast-paced storytelling and frequent cliffhangers drive high engagement and paid subscriptions for premium access.
42. Paramount+
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: CBS Interactive
Revenue in 2025: $236 million
Paramount+ has secured its spot on the top-grossing apps list by investing in exclusive series, sports, and blockbuster films. It monetizes through tiered subscriptions and bundled TV packages.
43. Dungeon & Warrior: Origin
App Category: Games
Publisher: Tencent
Revenue in 2025: $224 million
Dungeon & Warrior: Origin is a high-action mobile RPG featuring fantasy battles, PvP modes, and gear upgrades. It earns revenue from gacha draws, battle passes, and competitive ladder rewards.
44. Brawl Stars
App Category: Games
Publisher: Supercell
Revenue in 2025: $219 million
Brawl Stars remains a top contender in PvP mobile gaming. Frequent updates, limited-time skins, and club events keep the game fresh – and monetization strong.
45. Gold Miner Clash
App Category: Games
Publisher: Tencent
Revenue in 2025: $218 million
Gold Miner Clash mixes idle mechanics with casual mining gameplay. Its monetization focuses on upgrade packs, auto-mining boosts, and exclusive time-limited content.
46. Canva
App Category: Productivity
Publisher: Canva
Revenue in 2025: $211 million
Canva’s mobile app brings powerful design tools to users on the go. From AI photo editing to templates for social media, its Pro subscription drives strong app store earnings.
47. eFootball
App Category: Games
Publisher: KONAMI
Revenue in 2025: $202 million
eFootball offers a console-like soccer experience on mobile. With realistic graphics and online tournaments, its revenue is driven by club licenses, player packs, and seasonal team upgrades.
48. Toon Blast
App Category: Games
Publisher: Peak Games
Revenue in 2025: $200 million
Toon Blast is a long-time performer in the puzzle category. Bright visuals, fun characters, and challenging levels – combined with frequent in-app offers – keep users spending consistently.
49. Monster Strike
App Category: Games
Publisher: XFLAG, Inc.
Revenue in 2025: $198 million
Monster Strike is a unique mix of slingshot mechanics and RPG elements. Popular in Japan, it monetizes through character collection, collab events, and limited-time boss challenges.
50. DramaBox
App Category: Entertainment
Publisher: STORYMATRIX
Revenue in 2025: $196 million
DramaBox offers a wide library of serialized romance, mystery, and suspense stories. Users can unlock episodes daily or pay for fast access, helping it climb into the top 50 top-grossing apps of the year.
Final Thoughts on Top-Grossing Apps
That wraps up the complete list of the top-grossing apps of 2025.
As always, gaming continues to lead the charge, but streaming, productivity, and even language learning apps proved they can compete. Whether you’re in mobile marketing, app development, or just keeping tabs on the industry, these rankings offer valuable insight into where users are most willing to spend.
Check back regularly – next year’s list might look very different.
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