Unlike Apple’s App Stores, directories such as AppShopper display apps in a more efficient way and are great for discovering new apps. This allows users to get great deals that they wouldn’t normally find in Apple’s database. Websites like AppShopper also display accurate statistics on how many apps there are. Some of the newest apps available include Play Ball Escape HD which is an iPad game and a business data organizer called WorkPlace.
Having over 400,000 apps is a big milestone for Apple and when the marketplace first launched in June 2008 there were only 500 apps. In January 2011 Apple reached a download count of over 10 billion. The main completion that Apple has is the Android App Market which currently has 200,000 apps.
It is clear to see that Apple’s app are still proving extremely popular with iOS users and I’m sure we will see this number continuing to rise in the near future especially with the launch of iOS 5 and new idevices being released. If you don’t have a jailbroken iDevice then the Apple Apps Store is where you will have to go for your apps. It is also a good idea to check app directories such as AppShopper if you are looking for great deals and up to date information on app availability.
0 comments:
Post a Comment