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  • Who makes the most app cash?

    Who makes the most app cash?

    The following slides show our estimates for which apps are the rising stars and which have made the most money.

    Revenue modeling is based on a purchaser volume proxy model based on data from AppsFlyer and the Android Play store. One important note: we're guestimating data here by aggregating a variety of sources. Numbers are indicative of performance, but don't expect them to be truly accurate. Vendors don't publish detailed numbers, so we're using mathematical models to generate a predictive revenue basis.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: David Gewirtz

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #25 King of Avalon Dragon Warfare

    #25 King of Avalon Dragon Warfare

    #25 ranked King of Avalon Dragon Warfare has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the strategy game has produced total revenue somewhere near $15million USD for developer Diandian Interactive Holding.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Rocket.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Diandian Interactive Holding

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #24 Heart of Vegas Slots Casino

    #24 Heart of Vegas Slots Casino

    #24 ranked Heart of Vegas Slots Casino has been installed on Android devices between 5,000,000 and 10,000,000 times. We estimate that the casino game has produced total revenue somewhere near $15 million USD for developer Product Madness.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Product Madness

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #23 Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle

    #23 Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle

    #23 ranked Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the action game has produced total revenue somewhere near $31 million USD for developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Rising Star.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #22 Slots Huuuge Casino

    #22 Slots Huuuge Casino

    #22 ranked Slots Huuuge Casino has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the casual game has produced total revenue somewhere near $37 million USD for developer Huuuge.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Huuuge: Multiplayer Slots, Casino, Poker

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #21 Jackpot Party Casino Slots 777

    #21 Jackpot Party Casino Slots 777

    #21 ranked Jackpot Party Casino Slots 777 has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the casino game has produced total revenue nearing $39 million USD for developer Scientific Games Interactive.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Scientific Games Interactive

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #20 Mobile Strike

    #20 Mobile Strike

    #20 ranked Mobile Strike has been installed on Android devices between 50,000,000 and 100,000,000 times. We estimate that the strategy game has produced total revenue somewhere near $52 million USD for developer Epic War.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Rocket.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Epic War

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #19 Free Slots Casino House of Fun

    #19 Free Slots Casino House of Fun

    #19 ranked Free Slots Casino House of Fun has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the casino game has produced total revenue somewhere near $62 million USD for developer Playtika HOF.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Playtika HOF

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #18 Bubble Witch 3 Saga

    #18 Bubble Witch 3 Saga

    #18 ranked Bubble Witch 3 Saga has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the puzzle game has produced total revenue somewhere near $80 million USD for developer King.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: King

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #17 Game of War Fire Age

    #17 Game of War Fire Age

    #17 ranked Game of War Fire Age has been installed on Android devices between 50,000,000 and 100,000,000 times. We estimate that the strategy game has produced total revenue somewhere near $92 million USD for developer Machine Zone, Inc.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Rocket.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Machine Zone, Inc.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #16 Lords Mobile

    #16 Lords Mobile

    #16 ranked Lords Mobile has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the strategy game has produced total revenue somewhere near $101 million USD for developer IGG.COM.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Falling Star.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: IGG.COM

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #15 Slotomania Free Slots 777

    #15 Slotomania Free Slots 777

    #15 ranked Slotomania Free Slots 777 has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the casino game has produced total revenue somewhere near $106 million USD for developer Playtika.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Rising Star.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Playtika

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #14 Hearthstone

    #14 Hearthstone

    #14 ranked Hearthstone has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the card game has produced total revenue somewhere near $113 million USD for developer Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Falling Star.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #13 Toy Blast

    #13 Toy Blast

    #13 ranked Toy Blast has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the puzzle game has produced total revenue somewhere near $118 million USD for developer Peak Games.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Peak Games

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #12 Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes

    #12 Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes

    #12 ranked Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the role playing, action, and adventure game has produced total revenue somewhere near $122 million USD for developer Electronic Arts.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Electronic Arts

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #11 Gardenscapes New Acres

    #11 Gardenscapes New Acres

    #11 ranked Gardenscapes New Acres has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the casual game has produced total revenue somewhere near $154 million USD for developer Playrix Games.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Playrix Games

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #10 Summoners War

    #10 Summoners War

    #10 ranked Summoners War has been installed on Android devices between 50,000,000 and 100,000,000 times. We estimate that the role playing game has produced total revenue somewhere near $165 million USD for developer Com2uS.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Com2uS

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #9 Clash of Kings

    #9 Clash of Kings

    #9 ranked Clash of Kings has been installed on Android devices between 50,000,000 and 100,000,000 times. We estimate that the strategy game has produced total revenue somewhere near $168 million USD for developer Elex Wireless.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Elex Wireless

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #8 MARVEL Contest of Champions

    #8 MARVEL Contest of Champions

    #8 ranked MARVEL Contest of Champions has been installed on Android devices between 50,000,000 and 100,000,000 times. We estimate that the action game has produced total revenue somewhere near $170 million USD for developer Kabam.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Kabam

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #7 Township

    #7 Township

    #7 ranked Township has been installed on Android devices between 10,000,000 and 50,000,000 times. We estimate that the casual city management game has produced total revenue somewhere near $318 million USD for developer Playrix Games .

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Sinking Ship.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Playrix Games

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #6 Candy Crush Soda Saga

    #6 Candy Crush Soda Saga

    #6 ranked Candy Crush Soda Saga has been installed on Android devices between 100,000,000 and 500,000,000 times. We estimate that the casual game has produced total revenue somewhere near $498 million USD for developer King.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: King

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #5 Pokemon Go

    #5 Pokemon Go

    #5 ranked Pokemon Go has been installed on Android devices between 100,000,000 and 500,000,000 times. We estimate that the addictive outdoor-oriented adventure game has produced total revenue somewhere near $653 million USD for developer Niantic, Inc.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Niantic, Inc.

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #4 8 Ball Pool

    #4 8 Ball Pool

    #4 ranked 8 Ball Pool has been installed on Android devices between 100,000,000 and 500,000,000 times. We estimate that the sports game has produced total revenue somewhere near $987 million USD for developer Miniclip.com .

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Sinking Ship.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Miniclip.com

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #3 Clash Royale

    #3 Clash Royale

    #3 ranked Clash Royale has been installed on Android devices between 100,000,000 and 500,000,000 times. We estimate that the strategy game has produced total revenue somewhere near $1.2 billion USD for developer Supercell.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Supercell

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #2 Candy Crush Saga

    #2 Candy Crush Saga

    #2 ranked Candy Crush Saga has been installed on Android devices between 500,000,000 and 1,000,000,000 times. We estimate that this wildly popular casual game has produced total revenue somewhere near $1.7 billion USD for developer King.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: King

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • #1 Clash of Clans

    #1 Clash of Clans

    #1 ranked Clash of Clans has been installed on Android devices between 100,000,000 and 500,000,000 times. We estimate that the strategy game has produced total revenue somewhere near an almost incomprehensible $3.5B U.S. for developer Supercell.

    Cumulative estimated revenue vs. current Google Play Store Top Grossing rank indicate this product's trend is rated as Smooth Sailing.

    Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

    Photo by: Supercell

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

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  • Who makes the most app cash?
  • #25 King of Avalon Dragon Warfare
  • #24 Heart of Vegas Slots Casino
  • #23 Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle
  • #22 Slots Huuuge Casino
  • #21 Jackpot Party Casino Slots 777
  • #20 Mobile Strike
  • #19 Free Slots Casino House of Fun
  • #18 Bubble Witch 3 Saga
  • #17 Game of War Fire Age
  • #16 Lords Mobile
  • #15 Slotomania Free Slots 777
  • #14 Hearthstone
  • #13 Toy Blast
  • #12 Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes
  • #11 Gardenscapes New Acres
  • #10 Summoners War
  • #9 Clash of Kings
  • #8 MARVEL Contest of Champions
  • #7 Township
  • #6 Candy Crush Soda Saga
  • #5 Pokemon Go
  • #4 8 Ball Pool
  • #3 Clash Royale
  • #2 Candy Crush Saga
  • #1 Clash of Clans
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​Do you want to know who makes the most app cash? You better sit down, because those little games are worth billions of dollars. We'll show you the winners, the rising stars, and those former stars who may be sinking fast.

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Who makes the most app cash?

The following slides show our estimates for which apps are the rising stars and which have made the most money.

Revenue modeling is based on a purchaser volume proxy model based on data from AppsFlyer and the Android Play store. One important note: we're guestimating data here by aggregating a variety of sources. Numbers are indicative of performance, but don't expect them to be truly accurate. Vendors don't publish detailed numbers, so we're using mathematical models to generate a predictive revenue basis.

Published: April 17, 2017 -- 14:55 GMT (07:55 PDT)

Caption by: David Gewirtz

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