Japan now spends more on apps than USA — and Google Play revenue has caught up to iOS

Japan’s spending on mobile apps has skyrocketed in the last year. In fact, from about 36 percent of U.S. spending in October 2012, Japan has now surpassed the United States to become the most important country in the world for app spending.

And Google Play monetization has now caught up to iOS in Japan, according to a new App Annie report.