Fortnite is still very popular.

App Annie: Android users will download 170 billion apps in 2018 thanks to Fortnite

Android users will download 170 billion apps, spending over $50 billion in 2018. This is according to mobile insights company App Annie, which pegs the Android release of Fortnite as a driving factor for growth.

Fortnite is in beta on Android, but it’s been available on iOS since April. According to App Annie, Fortnite has been the top-grossing game on iPhone in 113 countries since its launch.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.