Last updated: 2026-08-21
The Apple App Store is a digital distribution platform developed and maintained by Apple Inc., serving as the official marketplace for applications on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS devices. Since its launch in July 2008, the App Store has grown into one of the largest and most influential app ecosystems in the world, providing users with millions of apps across a wide range of categories including productivity, entertainment, education, health, and more.
Apple apps undergo a rigorous review process before being published on the App Store, ensuring a high standard of quality, security, and privacy for users. This curated approach helps maintain trust in the platform and provides developers with a reputable marketplace to distribute their software. Developers can leverage Apple's comprehensive development tools, including Xcode and Swift, along with detailed documentation and support resources to build innovative applications that take full advantage of Apple's hardware and software capabilities.
The App Store supports various business models, including free apps, paid apps, in-app purchases, and subscription services, giving developers flexible options to monetize their work. With its global reach spanning over 175 countries and regions, the Apple App Store connects developers with a vast and engaged user base, making it a cornerstone of the Apple ecosystem and a driving force in the mobile application industry.
The graph, updated as of 2026-08-21, shows the number of available Apps on Apple App Store over time.
The graph, updated as of 2026-08-21, shows the number of available Games on Apple App Store over time.
Chrome-Stats calculates these counts from the latest stable daily snapshot of public Apple App Store listing data. Each snapshot is available as a CSV download from the raw data export page, and includes active public apps that our crawler can discover through public app store pages.
These figures are third-party estimates rather than official totals from Apple App Store. The data can be rounded, delayed, localized, region-specific, or temporarily unavailable. Chrome-Stats keeps historical snapshots and removed listings as obsolete. Some extensions or apps may not be shown on Chrome-Stats if a developer has requested removal from the website. Read the full data methodology.
Apple apps can target a range of devices — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro — and some are also distributed as Safari extensions. The chart below shows the percentage of active Apple apps that support each device or distribution form. Apps frequently support more than one device, so the percentages do not sum to 100%.
Apple apps on Apple App Store can be distributed in several ways — offered free of charge, sold for an upfront price, or made available for free with in-app purchases. The mix of monetization models gives a sense of how developers commercialize their work and what users typically pay for. The following chart shows the breakdown across all active Apple apps.
Apple app ratings are a key metric that reflects user satisfaction and the overall quality of an Apple app. These ratings range from one to five, where five stars indicate exceptional performance and user satisfaction, while one star points to significant issues or shortcomings. Users must have installed an Apple app to rate it and leave reviews, sharing their experiences and providing feedback that can help other potential users decide whether to install the extension. These ratings also serve as valuable input for developers, guiding them to make improvements and address any issues.
The "Last Updated" time for Apple apps is a crucial piece of information displayed on each app's Apple App Store page. This timestamp indicates the most recent date the app was updated by its developers, providing users with an idea of how actively the app is being maintained and improved. Regular updates often signify that developers are actively squashing bugs, enhancing security, and adding new features, which can significantly improve the user experience. Conversely, extensions that have not seen updates in a long time might be outdated, potentially less secure, or incompatible with the latest versions of Apple.
Apple apps are organized into categories on Apple App Store to help users find tools that serve specific purposes. These categories reflect the diverse functionality that apps can provide, from productivity and accessibility tools to entertainment and shopping assistants. The category distribution gives insights into which types of apps are most prevalent and potentially most in demand by users. The following chart shows the distribution of Apple apps across different categories.
The file size of an Apple app can vary significantly depending on its features, assets, and complexity. Smaller apps typically offer lightweight tools, whereas larger ones might include high-resolution media or robust capabilities. The following chart shows the distribution of Apple apps by their file size.
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A Chrome-Stats snapshot of 2.19 million current Apple App Store listings shows how rarely apps charge up front—and how sharply the visible in-app-purchase rate differs by category.
