10% of App Store Apps Mention AI
A new report analyzing 178,637 apps in the App Store top charts across 173 countries and regions reveals that 9.8% of apps mention AI, while 26.7% of free-to-download apps sell in-app purchases or subscriptions
A report analyzing 178,637 apps in the App Store top charts across 173 countries and regions has found that 9.8% of apps mention AI in their store listing. This translates to 17,456 apps that mention AI, GPT, machine learning, generative or chatbot in their name or description.
The report also found that 26.7% of free-to-download apps sell in-app purchases or subscriptions. This percentage varies by category, with Graphics & Design having the highest percentage at 60.2%, and Shopping having the lowest at 11.5%.
In addition to these findings, the report discovered that 20.3% of apps in the charts have not been updated for a year or more, with 9.8% not having been updated for more than three years. On the other hand, 70.9% of apps in the charts were updated in the last six months.
The report also analyzed 165,735 US App Store reviews of 3,912 apps and found that the most common complaint in 1-2 star reviews is subscription and price, making up 12.7% of complaints. This is ahead of bugs and broken features, which account for 10.9% of complaints.
## Why it matters The findings of this report have significant implications for app developers and users alike. With a large percentage of apps mentioning AI, it is clear that this technology is becoming increasingly important in the app development world. Additionally, the fact that many free-to-download apps sell in-app purchases or subscriptions highlights the need for users to be aware of these costs before downloading an app.
The report's findings also raise concerns about app abandonment, with a significant percentage of apps not having been updated in over a year. This can lead to security vulnerabilities and a poor user experience.
## What happens next As the app development world continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends play out. Will we see an increase in apps mentioning AI, or will this percentage remain steady? How will users respond to the growing number of free-to-download apps that sell in-app purchases or subscriptions? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - the app development world will continue to be shaped by these trends.
