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 | 319 | 7.9 | 10 | 2.5K |
| Social Networking | 42 | 7.4 | 10 | 312 |
| Games Family | 9 | 6.7 | 10 | 60 |
| Graphics & Design | 43 | 6.1 | 10 | 264 |
| Productivity | 45 | 6.1 | 10 | 274 |
| Health & Fitness | 56 | 6.1 | 10 | 340 |
| Lifestyle | 44 | 6.1 | 10 | 267 |
| Magazines And Newspapers | 18 | 6.1 | 10 | 109 |
| Games Racing | 6 | 6.0 | 10 | 36 |
| Reference | 27 | 5.9 | 10 | 159 |
| Education | 55 | 5.7 | 10 | 315 |
| Photo & Video | 46 | 5.7 | 10 | 262 |
| Navigation | 32 | 5.2 | 10 | 167 |
| Entertainment | 26 | 5.1 | 10 | 132 |
| Book | 37 | 5.0 | 10 | 185 |
| Music | 42 | 4.8 | 10 | 203 |
| Games Word | 19 | 4.8 | 10 | 91 |
| News | 31 | 4.6 | 10 | 144 |
| Games Role Playing | 14 | 4.6 | 10 | 65 |
| Weather | 34 | 4.6 | 10 | 157 |
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 leads with an average of 7.9 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.