The world of mobile apps is a competitive space, where users expect seamless experiences and developers strive to create engaging content. At the heart of this competition lies the rivalry between Google Play and the Apple App Store. In this article, we'll dive into the stats and trends that define the app user experience in each store.
App Availability: A Numbers Game
With over 2 million apps available on both platforms, it's no wonder why mobile users have an overwhelming selection to choose from. On Google Play, you'll find 2,198,427 apps, while the Apple App Store boasts 2,106,789 options.
Gaming and Non-Gaming Apps: What's the Breakdown?
Mobile apps can be broadly categorized into two primary types: apps and games. On Google Play, there are 1,932,589 mobile apps and 265,838 mobile games. The App Store, meanwhile, offers 1,895,688 apps and 211,101 games.
The Free-for-All: Paid vs Free Apps
While the majority of iOS and Android apps are free to download, some require a purchase. On Google Play, there are 2,132,258 free apps and 65,526 paid ones. In contrast, the App Store offers 2,005,409 free apps and 100,282 paid ones.
Category Insights: What's Hot and What's Not
The distribution of Android and iOS apps by category is a fascinating topic. On Google Play, 'Education' tops the charts with 244,655 free apps and 6,809 paid ones. In contrast, 'Utilities' is the top iOS genre, comprising 210,293 free apps and 14,057 paid ones.
New App Releases: A Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Breakdown
The rate at which new apps are released on both platforms is astounding. Over the past day, 1,766 Android apps and 1,804 iOS apps were published to the app stores. In the last week, 11,699 Android apps and 10,154 iOS apps made their debut. Finally, in the last month, 58,414 Android apps and 66,509 iOS apps were released.
App Ratings: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
Our data reveals that 1,072,524 Android apps and 869,571 iOS apps have been rated by at least one user. Conversely, 1,125,903 Android apps and 1,237,218 iOS apps remain unrated.
App Pricing: A Tale of Two Platforms
Finally, we looked at the pricing strategies employed by developers on both platforms. The chart above plots all 2,156,123 iOS and Android apps available on Google Play (green) and the Apple App Store (blue) by price.
More Insights from 42matters!
If you're interested in learning more about the global app market, as well as the rich app store data that we at 42matters can provide, be sure to check out our full Google Play and iOS App Store analyses. For more information about our data, feel free to contact our team. In the meantime, try the 42matters Explorer for free!