The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

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News Summary

  • Worldwide app releases in the first quarter of 2026 were up 60% year-over-year across both Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
  • In April 2026 so far, the total number of app releases is up 104% across both stores compared to the same time last year, and up 89% on iOS.
  • These findings come amid concerns that the rise of AI chatbots and agents would ultimately see users turning away from apps.
  • The new app gold rush could be led by creators who have ideas but not the technical skills to design mobile software.
Everyone said AI would kill apps. Instead, new app launches are soaring.According to a new analysis from market intelligence provider Appfigures, worldwide app releases in the first quarter of 2026 [+3603 chars]

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