Could AI be fueling an app boom worldwide as the total number of apps distributed on the App Store and Google Play rises 60% year over year?

New app releases on the App Store and Google Play rose 60% year over year in Q1 2026.

Appfigures says the spread of AI may be making app development faster and easier, fueling more launches.

Despite predictions that AI would replace apps, the mobile app market is still expanding.

As the market grows, quality control and security measures are becoming even more important.