In 2024, Apple's App Store ecosystem generated $1.3 trillion in developer billings and sales, with 90% of these transactions avoiding commission fees. A study commissioned by Apple highlighted that digital goods and services billings reached $131 billion, driven by mobile gaming and enterprise tools. Physical goods sales exceeded $1 trillion, propelled by online food delivery and grocery orders. Notably, spending across all categories has doubled since 2019. However, Apple's restrictive billing practices came under scrutiny, leading to a Supreme Court decision and a European Commission ruling against its policies, revealing challenges for developers in navigating the App Store framework.
Apple's App Store ecosystem facilitated $1.3 trillion in developer billings in 2024, with 90% of transactions free from commission fees.
Digital payment spending in the US increased over seven-fold since 2019, reflecting the surge in mobile payment adoption and online shopping habits.
The European Commission found Apple's App Store policies to violate Digital Marketing Act rules, indicating restrictions on developers steering customers to alternative channels.
The study showed that physical goods surpassed $1 trillion due to a rise in online food delivery and grocery orders, marking a significant trend.
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