App Store Boom! Non-Game Apps Overtake Gaming in Revenue Thanks to AI

The mobile app market is experiencing a significant transformation! Sensor Tower's data reveals a remarkable shift, with non-game apps generating more revenue than gaming apps for the first time. This exciting milestone highlights the growing influence of innovative technologies, particularly GenAI, in shaping consumer spending habits and the app ecosystem.

• •Global app spending reached $85 billion in 2025, a 21% year-over-year increase.
• •Non-game apps surpassed games in revenue for the first time ever.
• •The growth is attributed to the impact of GenAI on app usage and consumer spending.