According to data from Sensor Tower, we now know which apps are the most lucrative when it comes to the non-game section. Through in-app purchases and subscription requests, these apps are rolling in enough dough to make the top of the list. And if you’re surprised by the number one spot, you haven’t cut the cord just yet.
That’s right, everyone’s favorite binge-watching medium, Netflix, has locked down the most lucrative non-game app in the world across App Store and Google Play. Despite it falling to 7th in Google Play (with Google Drive taking the top spot), it’s remarkably high numbers in the App Store kept it secured in that top spot, increasing it’s revenue 233 percent from last year. Yes, you read that correctly: Netflix increased its revenue from in Q2 from $46 million to $153 million. This just goes to show how big the mobile revolution has gotten, even for streaming services. Unlike the most downloaded apps list, also provided by Sensor Tower, the list hardly changes when looking exclusively at the US. While Pandora was able to lock up the second place spot across the board (apparently Americans really hate those stupid ads in between songs), Netflix remained at the top globally and in the App Store, while again Google Drive dominated Google Play.
For more information on the state of mobile apps in the US and around the world in Q2, make sure to check out the full report here and keep track of where you’re making in-app purchases. Read more reports and rankings on TechCo
