The
Shippies
Awards
Awards ceremony
The Shippies are RevenueCat's awards for outstanding achievements in subscription apps. For the first time in 2026, The Shippies are getting a standalone ceremony as part of New York App Week. Join us for an unforgettable night celebrating the people, ideas, and apps shaping the future of the subscription economy — this time, on a literal ship.
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About
the awards
Who is eligible
The Shippies are open to all subscription apps on any platform, including iOS, Android, and the web.
Who can apply
Apps are nominated by a RevenueCat panel of app development, monetization, and growth experts.
How it's judged
The RevenueCat judging panel reviews apps across each category, evaluating entries based on innovation, impact, and execution.
Award categories
Best new app launch of the year.
Anchor’s away
Best new app by a solo developer.
Lone skipper
Best onboarding experience for new users.
Smooth sailor
Most creative monetization strategy.
Treasure chest
Best churn reduction initiative.
Life preserver
Most improved paywall design.
Port of entry
Prizes
for winners
A custom-designed Shippies trophy
Winners take home a coveted Shippie award trophy
The respect and envy of their peers
Winning apps are featured on RevenueCat channels
Giant Times Square billboard
The winning apps also feature on a Times Square billboard during New York App Week and App Growth Annual
Attend the Shippies award ceremony
You’re invited to the Intrepid Museum for our red carpet award ceremony: a legendary aircraft carrier set against the dramatic backdrop of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline.
Celebrate the year’s biggest subscription app wins surrounded by fighter jets and even a retired space shuttle, with the flight deck offering stunning views you can’t get anywhere else in the city. Even if you don’t win, this kind of setting is a spectacular consolation prize.
Settle into the evening with networking drinks and nibbles in the Space Shuttle Pavilion, plus time to explore the museum at your leisure and take in the views from the Flight Deck.
Please note: capacity is intentionally limited to maximize meaningful conversations and valuable connections — plus lots of room to roam about the fascinating museum!
Semi-formal dress is mandatory. Black tie and full sparkles optional. Think red carpet, professional photography, and a night in New York worth dressing up for.
The Shippies
Winners
Anchor’s Away
Lone Skipper
Smooth Sailor
Port of Entry
Life Preserver
Treasure Chest