03/06/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/06/2021 17:05
Apple developers grow App Store ecosystem billings and sales by 24 percent in 2020
UPDATEJune 3, 2021
Meeting pandemic challenges, Apple developers grow total billings and sales in the App Store ecosystem by 24 percent to $643 billion in 2020
New study details how small businesses innovate on the App Store to reach customers around the world
Apple today announced that the App Store ecosystem facilitated $643 billion in billings and sales during 2020, a 24 percent year-over-year increase. An independent study by economists from the Analysis Group found that developers selling goods and services across many categories grew their businesses while reaching customers around the world. App creators applied their creativity and passion to help people stay connected, healthy, and entertained - while the App Store played a vital supporting role as developers adapted to the year s challenges and brought new innovations
Yesterday we heard from a European Parliament lawmaker Andreas Schwab who made it clear that the EU Commission wants to end the success of Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook so as to end U.S. software leadership in Europe. With a stroke of a pen European companies like Spotify will be able to break Apple s App Store rules to their benefit. Today, Apple wants to set the App Store record straight for all to see.