The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

App Store is buzzing with new apps in 2026 and it seems AI has a hand behind it

App launches are surging globally as AI tools make it easier than ever for creators to build and publish mobile apps. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...
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Apple Is Blocking Vibe Coding Apps From the App Store, Infuriating Developers

"Either they should stop enforcing the rules in this weird way, or they should update the guideline to let this use case ...

Apple App Store Experiences Surge in New Apps Amid Vibe Coding Boom

After years of gradual declines, the App Store finally saw a huge jump in new apps this past year. Apple’s App Store saw 235,800 new apps in the first three months of 2026, according to new data ...

App Store Submissions Have Surged 84%. Now Apple Is Declaring War on Vibe Coding.

Tools that allow anyone to build apps without coding skills is straining Apple’s review infrastructure.

Apple Removes Freecash App From App Store After Months of Data Harvesting

Apple removed scam app Freecash from the App Store this week after the app spent months harvesting data from iPhone users, reports TechCrunch. Freecash reached the number two spot on the U.S. App ...