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How Much Money Can You Earn from an App? Monetisation Models Explained
The main ways apps make money — subscriptions, in-app purchases, ads, commissions and B2B — with tips on choosing the right model.
There is no average app income — outcomes range from nothing to billions. What you can control is choosing a monetisation model that fits your users and value.
Subscriptions
Recurring revenue for ongoing value: content, fitness, productivity, education. Success depends on retention and a clear free-to-paid path.
In-app purchases
One-off purchases of features, content or virtual goods. Common in games and creative tools.
Advertising
Works for high-volume, frequently used free apps. Requires scale; poorly placed ads damage retention.
Transaction commissions
Marketplaces and on-demand platforms take a percentage of each transaction.
Freemium
A useful free tier with premium upgrades — the most common model for consumer utility apps.
B2B licensing
Selling to businesses per seat or per site. Fewer customers, higher value and longer sales cycles.
Choosing your model
Ask how often users get value, how much it is worth to them and who pays. Many successful apps combine two models.
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