App Store ecosystem reaches $1.4 trillion as developers thrive globally

UPDATE June 4, 2026 App Store ecosystem reaches record $1.4 trillion as developers continue to thrive globally Apps featuring consumer-facing AI saw 4x more growth in billings in 2025 Apple today announced the global App Store ecosystem facilitated over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, according to a new study by economists at Analysis Group. For more than 90 percent of the billings and sales facilitated by the App Store ecosystem, developers did not pay any commission to Apple. Since 2019, the size of the App Store ecosystem has nearly tripled, as the App Store remains the safest and best place for users to discover and download apps. The App Store continues to support developers as they build new experiences for users around the world, including apps that use emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). In 2025, more than 40 of the top 100 apps on the storefront featured consumer-facing AI capabilities, and those apps saw stronger billing growth than other top 100 apps. “Developers are the heartbeat of the App Store, and this year’s incredible milestone is a testament to their boundless creativity,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We are deeply committed to providing developers with the tools, technologies, and trusted platforms they need to build for the future. Together, developers are creating apps that enrich the lives of users around the world.” .image-0b047a26496f2831b2841b9179053c9b { width: 100%; padding-top: 90.6585%; height: auto; } @media only screen and (max-width: 1068px) { .image-0b047a26496f2831b2841b9179053c9b { width: 100%; padding-top: 90.625%; height: auto; } } @media only screen and (max-width: 734px) { .image-0b047a26496f2831b2841b9179053c9b { width: 100%; padding-top: 139.42307%; height: auto; } } An Engine of Global Commerce for Developers The new study reflects the sustained growth of the App Store ecosystem and the economic opportunity it offers developers — a testament to the role apps continue to play in...