Best-Selling Paid iPhone Apps (August 2026)
Updated August 2026 · live App Store data, refreshed daily
Conventional wisdom says nobody pays up front for apps anymore. Apple's top-paid chart says otherwise. Compiled from public App Store data and updated daily, this report ranks the best-selling paid iOS apps in the US. These 100 apps charge before download — averaging $4.78 — and still outsell everything else.
For indie developers, this chart is the clearest signal of what users will pay for without a free trial: Minecraft: Play with Friends! ($6.99), Heads Up! ($1.99), Shadowrocket ($2.99) lead today's list.
Minecraft: Play with Friends!
Mojang · Games
Heads Up!
Warner Bros. · Games
Shadowrocket
Shadow Launch Technology Limited · Utilities
Geometry Dash
RobTop Games AB · Games
Bloons TD 6
Ninja Kiwi · Games
Plague Inc.
Ndemic Creations · Games
Servant of the Lake
Rusty Lake · Games
HotSchedules
HotSchedules · Business
Red's First Flight
Rovio Entertainment Oyj · Games
Balatro
Playstack Ltd · Games
Stardew Valley
ConcernedApe · Games
AnkiMobile Flashcards
Anki Software, LLC · Education
MONOPOLY: The Board Game
Marmalade Game Studio · Games
How Many Dudes?
Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc. · Games
Sally Face
Portable Moose LLC · Games
Five Nights at Freddy's
CLICKTEAM LLC USA · Games
Procreate Pocket
Savage Interactive Pty Ltd · Graphics & Design
Reigns
Devolver · Games
Slay the Spire
Balor Games · Games
Wildwood: Follow the Crows
Wild In Art Ltd. · Graphics & Design
chronalife
Andrew Wade · Games
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Rockstar Games · Games
Terraria
505 Games (US), Inc. · Games
Papa's Freezeria To Go!
Flipline Studios · Games
Scritchy Scratchy
Funday Games ApS · Games
TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome
TonalEnergy, Inc · Music
SkyView®
Terminal Eleven LLC · Education
Paprika Recipe Manager 3
Hindsight Labs LLC · Food & Drink
Antizuck Smart Glasses Scanner
Albert Pariente Cohen · Utilities
Pou
Zakeh Limited · Games
Lowriders Comeback: Boulevard
Oleh Chernykh · Games
Farming Simulator 26 Mobile
GIANTS Software GmbH · Games
RadarScope
Base Velocity, LLC · Weather
Incredibox
So Far So Good · Games
Lets Get Lit
Robrick Evans · Games
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
CLICKTEAM LLC USA · Games
Moment Pro Camera II
Moment Inc. · Photo & Video
No. 10: Full Confidence
Sleepy Boy Studios Ltd · Games
CloverPit
Future Friends Games · Games
PeakFinder
PeakFinder GmbH · Travel
After Inc.
Ndemic Creations · Games
Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD
Ironhide S.A. · Games
Earn to Die 2
Not Doppler · Games
Backyard Baseball '01
Playground Productions LLC · Games
The Past Within
Rusty Lake · Games
Monash FODMAP Diet
Monash University · Medical
FL Studio Mobile
Image Line Software · Music
Shot Tracer
Visual Vertigo Software Technologies GmbH · Sports
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
CLICKTEAM LLC USA · Games
Jerry's Game
Just for Fun Games LLC · Games
塔台
储进 彭 · Utilities
Bloons TD 5
Ninja Kiwi · Games
Ticket to Ride®
Marmalade Game Studio · Games
Papa's Pizzeria To Go!
Flipline Studios · Games
Where's My Water?
Disney · Games
Gridiron 2026 College Football
Tom Klimek · Sports
Things 3
Cultured Code GmbH & Co. KG · Productivity
Taboo
Marmalade Game Studio · Games
Arcadia - Watch Games
Raffaele D'Amato · Games
PhotoPills
PhotoPills S.L. · Photo & Video
Flick Home Run !
infinity pocket · Games
Papa's Sushiria To Go!
Flipline Studios · Games
Papa's Scooperia To Go!
Flipline Studios · Games
Earthquake Network
Futura Innovation SRL · Weather
The Game of Life 2
Marmalade Game Studio · Games
Gambonanza
Stray Fawn Studio · Games
Papa's Wingeria To Go!
Flipline Studios · Games
Mini Metro
Dinosaur Polo Club · Games
Papers, Please
3909 · Games
Stylebook
left brain / right brain, LLC · Lifestyle
True Skate
True Axis · Games
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp C
Nintendo Co., Ltd. · Games
Papa's Burgeria To Go!
Flipline Studios · Games
My Earthquake Alerts Pro
JRustonApps B.V. · Weather
Five Nights at Freddy's: SL
CLICKTEAM LLC USA · Games
Papa's Pancakeria To Go!
Flipline Studios · Games
imo video calls and chat HD
Baby Penguin · Social Networking
Wingspan: The Board Game
Monster Couch · Games
NightCap Camera
RTD · Photo & Video
FORScan Lite - for Ford, Mazda
Aleksei Savin · Utilities
Spirit Talker ®
Spotted Ghosts · Lifestyle
Wipr 2
Kaylee Calderolla · Utilities
Streaks
Crunchy Bagel · Health & Fitness
AutoSleep: Watch Sleep Tracker
Tantsissa · Health & Fitness
Subnautica
Unknown Worlds · Games
Koala Sampler • Beat Maker
Mazbox Limited · Music
Blackjack & Card Counting Pro
Dealer Bust Time LLC · Games
Nubby's Number Factory
MogDogBlog Productions · Games
Papa's Mocharia To Go!
Flipline Studios · Games
Root Board Game
Dire Wolf Digital · Games
Backyard Baseball '97
Playground Productions LLC · Games
LiveATC Air Radio
Dave Pascoe · Travel
Poppy Playtime Chapter 1
Mob Entertainment, Inc · Games
Threema. The Secure Messenger
Threema GmbH · Social Networking
Ultimate Custom Night
CLICKTEAM LLC USA · Games
HeartWatch: Heart Rate Monitor
Tantsissa · Health & Fitness
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
CLICKTEAM LLC USA · Games
Pocket God
Bolt Creative · Entertainment
Earn to Die
Not Doppler · Games
Pocket City 2
Codebrew Games Inc. · Games
How are paid apps ranked on the App Store?
Paid App Store rankings are calculated using a rolling formula of paid download volume and velocity. Unlike the top-grossing chart, which measures absolute revenue, the top-paid chart ranks apps solely on how many times they are purchased up front.
Because users must pay before downloading, these apps generally experience lower download volumes than free apps, but they benefit from higher user commitment and average revenue per user. Indie developers often analyze this list to identify high-value niches where users are willing to pay upfront. To see how these developers attract organic traffic, explore their search terms with our App Store Keyword Tool or browse similar offerings in our Apps Directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular paid apps on iOS?
Historically, Minecraft, creative tools like Procreate Pocket, and utility apps dominate the top-paid iOS charts. These apps offer substantial value upfront, avoiding aggressive paywalls or ads.
Do top paid apps also monetize with subscriptions?
While some paid apps are single-purchase forever, many modern paid apps combine a low upfront cost with optional in-app purchases or subscriptions for premium features. However, their position on this specific chart is determined purely by the upfront purchase volume.
How often do paid App Store rankings update?
Apple updates its paid charts throughout the day. Appstro captures these shifts daily to display the most accurate representation of commercial success for paid applications.
Is the top paid list different from the top grossing list?
Yes. The top paid list ranks apps by the count of paid downloads, whereas the top grossing list ranks apps by the total revenue generated from all sources (including free apps with in-app purchases).
How can I see other apps from these paid app publishers?
You can click on the developer's name on any app detail page, or browse the top developers in our App Store Publishers directory to find their complete catalog.
Methodology
Ranking comes from Apple's public top-paid iPhone chart for the US App Store, refreshed on every daily rebuild. These apps charge an up-front price rather than relying on subscriptions.