Tinder becomes top grossing iOS app with Gold launch
The launch of its premium subscription service has earned mobile dating app Tinder the number one spot on the App Store's chart. Data from insights firm App Annie also revealed that Tinder has consistently been in the top 15 earners for the entire year. Tinder's Gold service, which costs £7.49 ($9.71) per month, offers extras including the ability to immediately match and message. The service recently launched on desktop.

Mobile dating app Tinder has had a solid affirmation of its monetisation efforts by becoming the top grossing App Store app following the global launch of its premium subscription service Gold.

Tinder Gold

The chart measures the top earning apps each day and weighs them accordingly. On top of this, App Annie has shared data showing that the app has been in the top 15 earners for the whole of the year on account of its 2015 service, Tinder Plus providing a solid revenue stream.