Fortnite passes 100 million downloads and $160 million in revenue on iOS
Fortnite has cleared 100 million downloads on Apple’s iOS platform in 138 days, or less than five months, according to Apptopia, a third-party provider...
Identity V’s 4-on-1 survival horror launches on Android
NetEase’s horror-themed mobile game Identity V launched globally on iOS devices last week after racking up millions of downloads in China. Today, the free...
Pokémon Go turns 2 at the top of the mobile gaming charts
Niantic’s augmented reality game Pokémon Go launched in 2016, becoming an instant hit and generating over $1.2 billion in its first year. Two years...
Live.me’s Fluxr app will promote PUBG Mobile esports
Live.me announced the launch of Fluxr, a mobile gaming and esports live streaming platform that aims to enhance gamer experiences with mobile-first features and...
iOS App Store’s all-time top game made $4 billion to top app’s $1 billion
While big U.S. companies topped the App Store for its first decade, Chinese companies have been climbing the charts, in some cases achieving high rankings solely through downloads within China.
Marketing-driven revenue from mobile apps has grown 80% since 2016
Marketing-driven revenue from mobile apps has grown 80 percent since 2016, according to a new report from mobile attribution and marketing analytics firm AppsFlyer...
‘Hypercasual’ is mobile gaming’s new dominant force
In previous articles, we’ve defined the rise of the hyper-casual gaming genre and discussed its massive growth, and we’ve recently seen the resurgence of...
Apple opens App Store Connect for app developers, keeps iTunes Connect for media
Briefly announced on Monday but spotlighted today, Apple is transitioning app developers from iTunes Connect to App Store Connect, a dedicated portal for apps. App Store Connect has launched as a website and iOS app, enabling developers to manage apps for the App Store, as well as view analytics and respond to reviews.
Apple’s new App Store policy OKs apps like Steam Link
After rejecting Valve’s Steam Link app from the App Store in May, Apple has revised its guidelines yesterday to permit “mirroring” apps. This doesn’t change...
App Annie: 2,857 iOS apps make over $1 million a year
Ten years after Apple launched the App Store, the exclusive iOS software shop is continuing to grow at a rapid clip, app analytics and market...