Japan Mobile App Statistics 2023
Last update: 19 Sep 2023 CET
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Apps Versus Games: Japan

70% of apps released by Japanese publishers are apps, while 30% are games. Globally, the split is 86% apps and 14% games.

Apps vs Gaming Apps
Japanese Publishers vs All Publishers
Japanese Apps
70%
Japanese Games
30%
All Apps
86%
All Games
14%

In general, Japanese app publishers place a greater emphasis on building mobile apps. This is in line with publishers globally, who place their emphasis on apps as well.

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