The How App Stores Really Stack Up Infographic compares the different downloading platforms that the three major smartphones on the market use for downloading applications.
Created by BlogBerry, the chart compares Android's GooglePlay, Blackberry's App World and iPhone's App Store. Not surprisingly, the App Store provided the most apps -- 500,000 to be exact. Google Play was close on Apple's heels with 400,000, while App World features only 70,000. Despite a low variety of BlackBerry apps on the market however, the Crackberry population downloads almost 6 million a year and 13 percent of the developers are raking in the rewards to the tune of $100,000 or more.
The Android app market has more free apps than iPhone's app world, which would stand to reason then why Apple profits more from its apps than Android. 66.2 percent of iPhone users pay for their apps, which earns Apple four times more from its apps than Android.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Increasing App Variety
- There is an opportunity for app developers to focus on creating a wider variety of apps, especially for BlackBerry users.
- Monetizing Free Apps
- Developers can explore innovative ways to monetize free apps and increase revenue, as iPhone users are more willing to pay for apps compared to Android users.
- App Store Dominance
- The App Store's large number of apps presents opportunities for Apple to further solidify its dominance in the smartphone market.
Where This Applies
- App Development
- The growing market for smartphone apps provides opportunities for developers to capitalize on the demand for a wider range of apps.
- Mobile Advertising
- Advertisers can target iPhone users who are more likely to pay for apps, providing an opportunity to monetize through targeted mobile advertising.
- Smartphone Manufacturers
- Manufacturers can leverage the large number of apps available on the App Store to enhance the user experience and attract more customers.
