# iPhone Milestones 500 Million iPhone App Downloads, from the iBeer to iFart By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-app-milestone-500-million-downloads-from-ibeer-to-ifart References: [i.gizmodo](http://i.gizmodo.com/5133070/iphone-app-store-hits-500-million-downloads-we-break-down-the-numbers) The revolutionary [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g) has launched a whole new business: the writing of small applications (apps) that run on the iPhone. From the $999 I Am Rich app (which was eventually pulled from the store) to the iPhone Zit Picker, everybody that has an iPhone has sprung for at least one app to customize their full featured phone. There are 15,000 apps available in the store and [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-photoshop-app-for-iphone) is banking some serious coin by just allowing developers room to be creative. Hard to believe, but the 500 millionth iPhone App download has now been made! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile App Development:** The growing popularity of iPhone apps opens up opportunities for businesses to develop and monetize mobile applications across various platforms. - **Customization Apps:** The demand for customization apps on smartphones presents an opportunity for developers to create innovative and personalized apps tailored to users' preferences. - **App Store Economics:** The success of the App Store highlights the potential for businesses to generate revenue through app sales and subscriptions, encouraging the development of new and unique applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Software Development:** The surge in mobile app development creates opportunities for software companies to offer their expertise in designing and building innovative applications. - **Mobile Technology:** The rise of customization apps emphasizes the need for mobile technology companies to enhance user experience by providing seamless integration and personalized features. - **Digital Entertainment:** The booming app market presents potential disruptions in the digital entertainment industry as businesses seek to create engaging and interactive applications to entertain users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md) - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Smartphone Photography Editing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-photoshop-app-for-iphone.md) - [Membership-Based Beauty Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/membershipbased-beauty-app.md) - [Storage-Saving iPhone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macpaw.md) - [Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-vision-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Smartphone Game Feature Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-event.md) - [Custom Event Invitation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-invites.md) - [Color-Infused Glass Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15.md)