Dev Tools · 11h ago
App Store New App Submissions Nearly Doubled in H1 2026
The App Store saw nearly as many new app submissions in the first half of 2026 as in all of 2025, driven by the rise of vibecoding. Downloads increased only 2% during the same period, indicating a surge in supply without matching demand. The trend highlights how AI-assisted coding tools are lowering barriers to app development.
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The explosion in app submissions may signal a quality-over-quantity challenge for Apple's review process and discoverability.
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