App Store ecosystem surges to $1.4 trillion globally in 2025, from a certain point of view
AI apps led App Store growth in 2025, with the entire ecosystem garnering $1.4 trillion in payouts. Apple's take of that is only 10%, assuming you agree with how they count. App Store ecosystem climbs to a record $1.4 trillion Every year, typically right before WWDC, Apple releases a study showing how the App Store has fared over the prior year. In 2025, the App Store facilitated more than $1.4 trillion in developer billings. And, it said that the App Store ecosystem has tripled in size since 2019. "Developers are the heartbeat of the App Store, and this year's incredible milestone is a testament to their boundless creativity," said Apple CEO Tim Cook . Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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AI apps led App Store growth in 2025, with the entire ecosystem garnering $1.4 trillion in payouts. Apple's take of that is only 10%, assuming you agree with how they count. App Store ecosystem climbs to a record $1.4 trillion Every year, typically right before WWDC, Apple releases a study showing how the App Store has fared over the prior year. In 2025, the App Store facilitated more than $1.4 trillion in developer billings. And, it said that the App Store ecosystem has tripled in size since 2019. "Developers are the heartbeat of the App Store, and this year's incredible milestone is a testament to their boundless creativity," said Apple CEO Tim Cook . Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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AI apps led App Store growth in 2025, with the entire ecosystem garnering $1.4 trillion in payouts.
Apple's take of that is only 10%, assuming you agree with how they count.
App Store ecosystem climbs to a record $1.4 trillion Every year, typically right before WWDC, Apple releases a study showing how the App Store has fared over the prior year.
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