The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

Data from Appfigures reveals a significant spike in app releases on Apple's App Store and Google Play in 2026, contradicting predictions that AI would render apps obsolete. The increase, particularly in productivity and utility categories, is likely driven by AI development tools like Claude Code and Replit that simplify the coding process. While this boom fosters innovation, it also presents challenges for Apple, as the influx of new apps has coincided with increased difficulty in moderating the platform, leading to high-profile security and policy issues.

(Source：TechCrunch)