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App economy recovered in 2023, with $171B in consumer spending, but downloads were flat


After the app economy slowed for the first time ever in 2022, things picked up pace again over the past year. According to app intelligence provider

The full report also delved into other metrics of app ecosystem health, including installs, time spent, ad spend, gaming-specific details, and more. Games like Block Blast Adventure Master and Attack Hole drove downloads, amid surprise hits like Avatar Life. The full report breaks down top apps and games by country across metrics like installs, spending, and time and delves deeper into individual sectors like finance, retail, video streaming, social, food & drink, travel, health & fitness, sports, and more.

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