Apps With the Most In-App Purchases — 2026
Ranked by number of in-app purchase items. Updated daily.
IAP Items by Category
| Category | Apps With IAP | Avg Items/App | Max Items | Total IAP Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games Board | 6 | 8.2 | 10 | 49 |
| Social Networking | 225 | 8.1 | 10 | 1.8K |
| Games | 3.3K | 7.7 | 10 | 25.4K |
| Health & Fitness | 352 | 6.7 | 10 | 2.4K |
| Photo & Video | 370 | 6.7 | 10 | 2.5K |
| Book | 107 | 6.5 | 10 | 692 |
| Magazines & Newspapers | 9 | 6.4 | 10 | 58 |
| Games Word | 31 | 6.4 | 10 | 198 |
| Education | 414 | 6.3 | 10 | 2.6K |
| Entertainment | 342 | 6.2 | 10 | 2.1K |
| Games Adventure | 13 | 6.2 | 10 | 80 |
| Magazines And Newspapers | 20 | 6.1 | 10 | 122 |
| Lifestyle | 246 | 6.1 | 10 | 1.5K |
| Games Family | 13 | 6.1 | 10 | 79 |
| Games Racing | 11 | 6.0 | 10 | 66 |
| Productivity | 260 | 5.9 | 10 | 1.5K |
| Graphics & Design | 155 | 5.9 | 10 | 911 |
| Music | 154 | 5.9 | 10 | 903 |
| Games Strategy | 28 | 5.6 | 10 | 157 |
| Utilities | 362 | 5.4 | 10 | 2.0K |
In-App Purchases: Analysis & Trends
In-app purchases (IAP) have become the dominant monetization strategy in both Apple App Store and Google Play. This ranking shows which apps offer the most in-app purchase options, from subscription tiers to consumable items and premium content packs.
Which app has the most in-app purchases in 2026?
The app with the most in-app purchase options is Yubo: Chat Meet & Make Friends with 10 IAP items in the Social Networking category. Other leaders include Pokémon GO (10 items) and EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer 26 (10 items).
Which app category has the most in-app purchases?
Games Board leads with an average of 8.2 IAP items per app. Games, social media, and entertainment apps tend to have more in-app purchase options than utility or productivity apps.
Why do some apps have so many in-app purchases?
Apps with large numbers of IAP items often include multiple subscription tiers, bundles of virtual currency at different price points, seasonal or limited-time offers, and cosmetic items. Games in particular may offer hundreds of different purchasable items. Track specific app IAP changes on our IAP Price Tracker.