Sensor Tower: Mobile game revenue grew 18% in the first half of 2021

Consumers have spent a lot more on mobile gaming so far this year. Mobile game revenues hit $44.7 billion in the first half of 2021 on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, according to industry intelligence service Sensor Tower. This was a record for a first-half period, and it represents year-over-year growth of 17.9% for spending.

Both Google and Apple saw spending increases when you break down by store. The App Store’s game revenue jumped 13.5% year-over-year to $26 billion. Google Play, meanwhile, bounced up 24.7% year-over-year to $18.7 billion. This growth indicates a desire among audiences on iOS and Android devices for easy-to-access entertainment.