{"id":2564,"date":"2021-10-06T16:33:52","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T11:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/?p=2564"},"modified":"2022-07-28T13:55:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T08:25:06","slug":"latest-app-store-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest App Store Statistics for 2021 &#038; Predictions for Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Apple App Store Statistics is quite an impressive segment to watch out for before developing your iOS app for your business in 2021 &amp; 2022. If we look at the stats and figures of the App Store- there is no decrement at any point in the graph. Since its launch back in 2008, the Apple App Store has seen a huge increment in several apps submissions, app downloads, app ratings &amp; current app availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">App Store is creating a buzz on charts for many years for many reasons. Although in comparison to Google-backed Android, Apple\u2019s iOS is slightly lower in market coverage, in certain areas of concern, Apple is coming out as a favourable choice for users, app developers or app owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When it is about <a href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/mobile-app-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobile app development<\/a>, developers consider two huge platforms, i.e. Android or iOS. And if we talk about getting the latest and cutting-edge technology, the first pick is iOS app development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Being known for its focus on security and intuitive UX, long-term growth &amp; benefits, revenue-generating and successful positioning on the stores, Apple devices and iOS app development are widely used in business and enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">For this article, we\u2019ve dug out for rich database of app data and statistics to analyze the Apple App Store. In so doing, we have captured not only the current state of the store but also the emerging trends that will define its future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Hence, To reap all the benefits of your next project, consider the mentioned App Store Statistics for 2021 &amp; 2022:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-white\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#Demonstrating-the-history-of-the-Apple-App-Store\" title=\"Demonstrating the history of the Apple App Store:\">Demonstrating the history of the Apple App Store:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#Speaking-about-App-Store-Statistics-its-glory\" title=\"Speaking about App Store Statistics &amp; its glory:\">Speaking about App Store Statistics &amp; its glory:<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#1-How-many-apps-have-been-published-on-App-Store\" title=\"1. How many apps have been published on App Store?\">1. How many apps have been published on App Store?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#2-What-is-the-distribution-of-apps-VS-games-of-the-Apple-App-Store\" title=\"2. What is the distribution of apps VS games of the Apple App Store?\">2. What is the distribution of apps VS games of the Apple App Store?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#3-What-is-the-distribution-of-free-apps-VS-paid-apps-of-the-Apple-App-Store\" title=\"3. What is the distribution of free apps VS paid apps of the Apple App Store?\">3. What is the distribution of free apps VS paid apps of the Apple App Store?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#4-How-many-are-App-publishers-on-the-Apple-App-Store\" title=\"4. How many are App publishers on the Apple App Store?\">4. How many are App publishers on the Apple App Store?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#5-How-many-Apps-are-released-on-the-Apple-App-Store-per-monthweek\" title=\"5. How many Apps are released on the Apple App Store per month\/week?\">5. How many Apps are released on the Apple App Store per month\/week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#6-What-are-the-average-prices-for-apps-in-the-Apple-App-Store-as-of-Q3-2021\" title=\"6. What are the average prices for apps in the Apple App Store as of Q3 2021?\">6. What are the average prices for apps in the Apple App Store as of Q3 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#7-What-is-the-rating-distribution-of-iOS-apps\" title=\"7. What is the rating distribution of iOS apps?\">7. What is the rating distribution of iOS apps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#8-What-is-Apples-App-Store-revenue-in-the-first-half-of-2021\" title=\"8. What is Apple&#8217;s App Store revenue in the first half of 2021?\">8. What is Apple&#8217;s App Store revenue in the first half of 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#9-How-much-has-iOS-app-developers-earned-from-App-Store-till-now\" title=\"9. How much has iOS app developers earned from App Store till now?\">9. How much has iOS app developers earned from App Store till now?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#10-What-are-the-lasted-download-counts-on-Apps-on-App-Store\" title=\"10. What are the lasted download counts on Apps on App Store?\">10. What are the lasted download counts on Apps on App Store?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#11-What-are-the-top-App-Store-Categories-of-2021\" title=\"11. What are the top App Store Categories of 2021?\">11. What are the top App Store Categories of 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#12-What-are-the-top-10-most-downloaded-free-Apps-in-the-App-store\" title=\"12. What are the top 10 most downloaded free Apps in the App store?\">12. What are the top 10 most downloaded free Apps in the App store?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/latest-app-store-statistics\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demonstrating-the-history-of-the-Apple-App-Store\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Demonstrating the history of the Apple App Store:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Apple is a brand that needs no introduction. The huge inclination towards Apple devices is making this brand a \u201cmarket sensation for all time\u201d. They are one of the most impressive &amp; chosen product catalogues globally, provide a variety of popular devices- iPhones, iWatches, AppleTV, MacOS, iPads, and much more, software applications, and online services. Among all the innovations, Apple App Store is one of the best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u201cIn 1983, International Design Conference in Aspen, Colorado, a man has described a future in which consumers could buy &amp; download softwares directly from their computers, the man was no other than- Steve Jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">After 25 years, in 2008, Apple launched the App Store, and the vision in Job\u2019s eyes became a reality. Following the success road, Apple App Store became one of the world\u2019s first commercially successful mobile app marketplaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Today it connects millions of iOS device users to millions of mobile apps and games from developers and publishers worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speaking-about-App-Store-Statistics-its-glory\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Speaking about App Store Statistics &amp; its glory:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">We have curated answers for several questions that you might consider before developing your app leveraging the benefits &amp; popularity of iOS &amp; App Store:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-How-many-apps-have-been-published-on-App-Store\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">1. How many apps have been published on App Store?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Since we know that the App Store is the second-highest app store distribution platform, the available apps have made a great pace as the App Store is flooded with millions of apps in different categories. As per the source and research, there are currently 2.22 million available apps for iOS on the App Store &amp; projected to grow more till 2025.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">As the numbers always fluctuate, the figures are usually anticipated to grow in the coming years. So if you consider developing your next app in iOS, Google Play Store vs App Store statistics plays a vital role in clear out things.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-What-is-the-distribution-of-apps-VS-games-of-the-Apple-App-Store\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">2. What is the distribution of apps VS games of the Apple App Store?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Considering the popularity of the Apple App Store, here we are differentiating the numbers of apps vs games of the App App Store. As iOS is the most-approached platform nowadays, their apps and games are also in huge demand. 17.1% of games are on the App store, while 82.8% of apps are on App Store<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-What-is-the-distribution-of-free-apps-VS-paid-apps-of-the-Apple-App-Store\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">3. What is the distribution of free apps VS paid apps of the Apple App Store?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">88.7% of apps available on the iOS Apple App Store are free to download. Conversely, 21.3% must be purchased. Of course, it should be noted that many free apps may either offer or require in-app purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/google-play-store-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play Store Statistics you must consider before building your app<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-How-many-are-App-publishers-on-the-Apple-App-Store\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">4. <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">How many are App publishers on the Apple App Store?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">If we talk about publishers of the App Store, 731,301 app publishers have published apps on the iOS Apple App Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-How-many-Apps-are-released-on-the-Apple-App-Store-per-monthweek\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">5. <b>How many Apps are released on the Apple App Store per month\/week?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Considering the plethora of benefits that the App Store offers to increase the revenue and mobile app sale, various brands are expanding their businesses to the stores that carry millions of Apple users.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Because the current stats show that the average number of new iOS app releases in the Apple App Store per month as of August 2021, approximately 32.5 thousand mobile apps were released through the Apple App Store during the last measured period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2571 \" src=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Many-Apps-Are-released-on-the-Apple-App-Store-per-monthweek.png\" alt=\"How Many Apps Are released on the Apple App Store per month\/week\" width=\"723\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Many-Apps-Are-released-on-the-Apple-App-Store-per-monthweek.png 858w, https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Many-Apps-Are-released-on-the-Apple-App-Store-per-monthweek-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-Many-Apps-Are-released-on-the-Apple-App-Store-per-monthweek-768x346.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-What-are-the-average-prices-for-apps-in-the-Apple-App-Store-as-of-Q3-2021\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">6. <\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">What are the average prices for apps in the Apple App Store as of Q3 2021?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0Mobile apps are one of the most popular smartphone features. As of 2021, gaming apps were the most popular iOS app category, with roughly 21.5 percent of all available apps being gaming apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Considering the popularity of iOS apps, it was found that the average price of an iOS gaming app in the App Store is $0.49. The average price of apps and games is $0.08. And average app price of iOS apps is $1.02.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">According to mobile app developers and publishers, the majority of apps are free to download.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2568 \" src=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/average-prices-for-apps-in-the-Apple-App-Store-as-of-Q3-2021.png\" alt=\"average prices for apps in the Apple App Store as of Q3 2021\" width=\"653\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/average-prices-for-apps-in-the-Apple-App-Store-as-of-Q3-2021.png 728w, https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/average-prices-for-apps-in-the-Apple-App-Store-as-of-Q3-2021-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-What-is-the-rating-distribution-of-iOS-apps\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">7. What is the rating distribution of iOS apps?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Ratings play a pivotal role in grabbings the eyes of consumers. By enabling the option of rating the app to the users, app developers can make their apps popular and show their quality and popularity. Currently, 316,424 apps have been rated by users, while majors have not yet been rated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">There are various <a href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/star-ratings-mobile-apps-catches-users-eye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ways to increase the app ratings and how app ratings play a crucial role in the app\u2019s success<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">We\u2019ve determined how these ratings are distributed:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2567 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rating-distribution-of-iOS-apps.png\" alt=\"rating distribution of iOS apps\" width=\"697\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rating-distribution-of-iOS-apps.png 697w, https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rating-distribution-of-iOS-apps-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-What-is-Apples-App-Store-revenue-in-the-first-half-of-2021\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">8. <\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><b>What is Apple&#8217;s App Store revenue in the first half of 2021?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/main-reasons-ios-mobile-app-development-earns-higher-revenues-appstore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App Store continues to enjoy massive revenue growth<\/a> as of now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">A new report from Sensor Tower says that Apple&#8217;s App Store has generated an estimated $41.5 billion in revenue in the first half of this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">That would represent 22% growth in the same period last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2569 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Apples-App-Store-revenue-in-the-first-half-of-2021.png\" alt=\"Apple's App Store revenue in the first half of 2021\" width=\"740\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Apples-App-Store-revenue-in-the-first-half-of-2021.png 740w, https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Apples-App-Store-revenue-in-the-first-half-of-2021-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-How-much-has-iOS-app-developers-earned-from-App-Store-till-now\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">9. How much has iOS app developers earned from App Store till now?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Since inception in 2008, Apple is giving much to their mobile app developers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The experienced iOS mobile app developers were paid over $26.5 billion in 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">While the count has increased, and the iOS mobile app developers have earned over $100 billion in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The cumulative payout to developers had amounted to 155 billion U.S. dollars in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">And, as of January 2021, Apple had paid a total of over 200 billion U.S. dollars to iOS app developers selling goods and services through the App Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-What-are-the-lasted-download-counts-on-Apps-on-App-Store\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">10. What are the lasted download counts on Apps on App Store?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">In the second quarter of 2021, the total number of apps downloaded by iOS users is 7.9 million that is slightly lower than the Google play store. Still, the Apple App Store is stronger in terms of revenue generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-What-are-the-top-App-Store-Categories-of-2021\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">11. What are the top App Store Categories of 2021?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Mobile games are much popular and give much business. The gaming industry is also on the rise because of its higher user-engagement factor. And it has been reflecting in the 2021 stats also. As of June 2021, business apps were the second-highest most popular category in the Apple App store with a share of 10.10 percent &amp; Games are on the top most popular iOS app category, accounting for 21.49% of active apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Taking about the most popular game of the App Store, as of March 2021, Roblox was the top-grossing gaming app generating $3M revenue per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2572 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/top-App-Store-Categories-of-2021.png\" alt=\"top App Store Categories of 2021\" width=\"713\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/top-App-Store-Categories-of-2021.png 713w, https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/top-App-Store-Categories-of-2021-300x267.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-What-are-the-top-10-most-downloaded-free-Apps-in-the-App-store\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">12. What are the top 10 most downloaded free Apps in the App store?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Considering the past two years of pandemics, apps have been experienced a massive shift. People were restricted to follow social distancing, and apps have arrived as the saviour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Various apps have been considered as life saviours. Hence, based on the past few years, here we have curated the top 10 most downloaded free apps in the app store as of now:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2573 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-are-the-top-10-most-downloaded-free-apps-in-the-App-store.png\" alt=\"What are the top 10 most downloaded free apps in the App store\" width=\"713\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-are-the-top-10-most-downloaded-free-apps-in-the-App-store.png 713w, https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-are-the-top-10-most-downloaded-free-apps-in-the-App-store-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-are-the-top-10-most-downloaded-free-apps-in-the-App-store-348x215.png 348w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Conclusion:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Mobile apps have become the major useful thing in our life, and today\u2019s world is completely dependent on mobile apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">App Store is flooding with countless apps. Hence, investment in developing an iOS app for your business could pluck huge revenue and popularity if it is built perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">RipenApps, a <a href=\"https:\/\/ripenapps.com\/iphone-app-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leading iOS app development company<\/a>, conveys excellent iOS applications for all iOS devices. Contact our specialists at <a href=\"mailto:sales@ripenapps.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales@ripenapps.com<\/a> to take your business to a higher level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statista<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/sensortower.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Sensor Tower<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">FAQs:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">1. <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">What amount does it cost to put an app on the App Store?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">To submit the app on the App Store, enrolment in the Apple Developer Program is a must.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">It costs $99\/year, but it will give you access to many different benefits, including Submitting apps to the App Stores on all Apple platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">2. <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">How to feature my app on App Store?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The usability and quality of the user interface<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">A unique user experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The efficiency and functionality of the app<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Uniqueness and originality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">How the app solves a problem for users<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The product page includes compelling screenshots, app previews, and descriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">If the app page stands out from a visual perspective<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Variation of marketing assets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Does your app take advantage of Apple\u2019s latest software and hardware releases? e.g. Apple Watch, 3D touch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">3. <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">What age groups use apps the most?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">A review led by the US showed that Millennials (18-34 years of age) open apps most habitually with a normal of 10.5 times per day while adolescents do it 9.4 times each day. Boomers stand rearward in the list with a normal of 5.5 times per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">4. <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">How much time &amp; cost does it take to develop an iOS app?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Different Apple App Store statistics, data, and figures reveal that iOS apps are high in demand, and therefore the companies aspire to hire iOS developers. The development time and cost of an app depend on the complexity, features, and nature. However, by connecting with the best app consultants, you\u2019ll get to know the entire thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">5. <\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">What is the role of App Store Statistics?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Whether it is about Apple app store download statistics or Google Play Store revenue data, the tables, charts help people know about the current trends and help them draw an accurate conclusion based on the same.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple App Store Statistics is quite an impressive segment to watch out for before developing your iOS app for your business in 2021 &amp; 2022. 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