How we find, check and label every number
Shipped & Paid is a sourced directory of apps built mostly with AI coding tools that report revenue. It focuses on the question everyone asks: how did they get customers?
How cases are found
We search public posts, mostly on X, for founders sharing revenue from apps they built with AI tools. Each case is written up in a fixed format and checked against the rules below before it's published. Anything that fails them is dropped.
Verification labels
| Verified | Revenue read from a payment provider via a public third-party profile (e.g. TrustMRR) that matches the claim. |
|---|---|
| Screenshot | Founder shared a dashboard screenshot (Stripe, RevenueCat, App Store). Not independently verified. |
| Self-reported | Number stated in a post or interview. Not independently verified. |
Rules we follow
- Never invent numbers. Revenue is copied as stated, with its period and date. Missing info stays "Not specified".
- Always link the source. We summarize in our own words and quote at most one short line, with credit.
- Label our own advice. Playbook steps say whether they come from the source or from us.
- Filter spam. We drop copied posts (keeping the earliest), coordinated promo waves, "DM me for the blueprint" posts, course pitches with no product, and posts without a live product. Extraordinary claims (over $10K MRR within 30 days) need a Verified label or manual review.
Disclaimers
Most figures are self-reported and unaudited. Nothing here is financial, legal or investment advice. Past results don't predict yours. Trademarks belong to their owners. Mentioning a tool is not an endorsement.
FAQ
Are the revenue numbers real?
We reproduce numbers exactly as the founder (or the source) stated them. Unless a case is labeled Verified, nobody has audited them, so treat them as claims.
What does Verified mean?
The revenue is visible on a third-party profile that reads it from the payment provider (for example TrustMRR via Stripe or RevenueCat), and it matches the claim within about 20%. We link that profile.
Do you take money to list or rank apps?
No. Listings, order and labels are never for sale.
Is this financial or business advice?
No. This is a curated summary of public posts for information only. Results vary and most apps make little or nothing.
How do I correct or remove a case?
Email contact@shippedandpaid.com. We handle corrections and removal requests within 48 hours.