Apple-funded study: App Store had $1.4T in billings and sales globally in 2025; apps with consumer-facing AI saw 4x more billings growth

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A new study from Apple-funded economists at Analysis Group found that the App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, with 90% of that revenue being commission-free. Apps using consumer-facing AI features saw 4x more growth in billings than other apps.

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The study highlights the significant growth of the App Store ecosystem and the importance of consumer-facing AI features in driving revenue.

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Apple-funded study: the App Store had $1.4T in billings and sales globally in 2025; apps with consumer AI features saw 4x more billings growth than other apps

6/5/2026, 3:00:28 PM

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