iOS Apple App Store Statistics and Trends 2024
Last update: 3 Dec 2024 CET

iOS Apple App Store Statistics and Trends 2024

For this article, we leveraged our app intelligence solutions to analyze the current state of the Apple App Store. In particular, we looked at app and publisher data to identify a variety of emerging trends.

To demonstrate our findings, we’ve answered the following questions about the Apple App Storethe Apple App Store.

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the Apple App Store

History of the Apple App Store

Apple is a company that needs no introduction. They boast one of the most impressive product catalogs on the planet, offering a variety of popular devices, software applications, and online services. Foremost among these innovations is the Apple App Store.

Speaking at the 1983 International Design Conference in Aspen, Colorado, a 28-year-old Steve Jobs described a future in which consumers could purchase and download software directly from their computers.

25 years later, in 2008, Apple launched the App Store and Jobs’ vision for the future became reality. Following the success of the iTunes digital music store, the Apple App Store became one of the world’s first commercially successful mobile app marketplaces. Today it connects millions of iOS device users to millions of mobile apps and games from developers and publishers all over the world.

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How many apps are available on the Apple App Store?

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Apple App Store Apps

2,179,301

The Apple App Store is one of the most popular mobile app vendors on the planet, offering 2,179,301 apps.

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How many publishers have released apps on the Apple App Store?

917,466
the Apple App Store AppsPublishers

To date, 917,466 app publishers have published apps on the Apple App Store.

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What is the distribution of apps versus games on the Apple App Store?

iOS Apple App Store Apps
Apps
1,925,714
88.36%
Games
253,587
11.64%
Out of 2,179,301 Apple App Store apps.

Of the 2,179,301 apps available on the Apple App Store, 253,587 are gaming apps and 1,925,714 are non-gaming apps.

What is the distribution of free versus paid on the Apple App Store?

the Apple App Store Apps
Free
2,075,602
95.33%
Paid
101,793
4.67%
Out of 2,179,301 Apple App Store apps.

There are 2,075,602 free apps on the Apple App Store and 101,793 that must be purchased. However, it should be noted that many free apps require subscriptions or otherwise offer in-app purchases.

What is the distribution of apps by category?

Drilling down a bit deeper, apps available on the Apple App Store are divided into 26 categories. We’ve calculated the distribution of Apple App Store apps by category:

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iOS Apple App Store Categories

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How many apps are released on the Apple App Store per day?

1,094
the Apple App Store AppsApps Published per Day (Avg.)

An average of 1,094 new apps are released on the Apple App Store per day.

How many apps are released on the Apple App Store per week?

New apps per week
6,368
the Apple App Store AppsApps Published Last Week

Last week, 6,368 apps were published to the Apple App Store. The chart to the left depicts publication statistics for the last three weeks.

How many apps are released on the Apple App Store per month?

New apps per month
33,180
the Apple App Store AppsApps Published Last Month

Last month, 33,180 apps were added to the Apple App Store. The chart to the left shows publication trends over the last three months.

What is the average rating of Apple App Store apps?

Apps rating stars

Apps with ratings

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    900,586
    41.32%

    Out of 2,179,301 Apple App Store apps.

Apps rating stars

Apps without ratings

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    1,278,715
    58.68%

    Out of 2,179,301 Apple App Store apps.

Currently, 900,586 Apple App Store apps have been rated by users, while 1,278,715 have not yet been rated. The chart below shows the distribution of app ratings on the Apple App Store.

Average Rating Distribution
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How much do Apple App Store apps cost?

While the vast majority of Apple App Store apps are free to download, many need to be purchased. Typically, paid Apple App Store apps cost <$1. Below, we've plotted the price distribution of paid apps for those costing up to USD $10.00:

Number of Apps per Price - For paid apps priced below USD 10.00
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