Source & Notes
Data Table
Source: EMARKETER ForecastJanuary 2026 
Note: number of unique apps that have been launched at least once per month by smartphone app users of all ages
Additional Note: A mobile app is a software app that is developed for use on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets; excludes applications being used via webview. Smartphones are any voice handset with an advanced operating system (e.g., Android, BlackBerry, iOS, Windows Phone, etc.) and features/capabilities that resemble a PC.
Methodology: Estimates are based on the analysis of survey and traffic data from research firms and regulatory agencies; historical trends; and country-specific demographic and socioeconomic factors.
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