Appfigures: Global app releases jumped 60% this year, iOS 80%
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There's been a massive spike in new apps lately: Appfigures reports global app releases jumped 60% this year, with iOS alone up by 80%.
April was especially wild, with over double the number of new apps hitting Apple's App Store and Google Play compared to last year.
Apple removes scam apps including Freecash
Games, productivity tools, lifestyle, and health apps are leading the surge.
Easy-to-use AI tools like Replit and Claude Code mean you don't have to be a coding pro to launch an app now.
But with so many new apps popping up, keeping things safe is tricky.
Apple has responded by removing shady or scammy apps (including Freecash) to keep quality high for everyone.