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How to make an app: ideas by niche

Niches where iPhone apps already make money: how much, who leads, and where to start version 1. Revenue is our estimate from App Store data, not Apple data.

How to make an alarm clock app for iPhone

Alarmy makes $654K–2.62M a month by our estimate. 2026 newcomers, AlarmKit in iOS 26 and version 1 of an alarm app, data as of Oct 16, 2026.

How to make a book tracking app

Fable makes $337K–1.35M a month by our estimate, and 2025 newcomer Shelfy is already in the grossing Books chart. Book data and version 1.

How to make a flashcard app with spaced repetition

Quizlet makes $2.47M–9.86M a month by our estimate, and $24.99 AnkiMobile leads paid Education. The algorithm, the money and version 1.

How to make a learning app for young kids

Lingokids makes $2.54M–10.16M a month by our estimate and Kiddopia $737K–2.95M. Kids Category rules, niche revenue and version 1.

How to make a camera roll cleaner app for iPhone

Cleanup makes $3.2M–12.81M a month by our estimate and swipe app Swipewipe $854K–3.42M. Finding duplicates and what goes into version 1.

How to make a speedometer app for iPhone

Speedometer Simple makes $439K–1.76M a month by our estimate and HiCar from May 2026 $131K–523K. GPS speed and version 1.

How to make a step counter app for iPhone

StepsApp makes $1.27M–5.08M a month by our estimate and 2024 newcomer Stompers $687K–2.75M. HealthKit, niche revenue and version 1.

How to make a TV remote app for iPhone

TV Remote makes $1.62M–6.47M a month by our estimate and 11 remotes sit in the top 100 grossing Utilities. TV protocols, pricing, version 1.

How to make a weather app for iPhone

Clime makes $488K–1.95M a month and RainDrop, with 22K ratings, $126K–502K by our estimate. Weather data, leaders and version 1, Oct 16, 2026.

How to make a widget, wallpaper and theme app for iPhone

ThemePack makes $1.4M–5.6M a month and Widgetsmith $1.15M–4.59M by our estimate. How widgets, themes and icons work, data as of Oct 16, 2026.

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50 niches checked for money

The Appto book: the money in each niche, the leaders and their weak spots, a version 1 plan and a ready task for the agent. 5 niches free.

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