Application stores are very important for mobile systems, because it is through them that users can download millions of applications to their devices. According to a message on the server App Annie the number of downloads from increased App Storu a Google Play by more than 10% year-on-year, with the number of downloads from both app stores reaching a record 27,5 billion in the first quarter of this year. In the first quarter of this year, users spent 22% more money than in the same period last year, namely $18,4 billion.
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During January, February and March of this year, the number of app downloads from Google Play border 19,2 billion, while the number of downloads iOS The number of apps was slightly smaller, at 8,2 billion. This means that Android mobile device owners installed 135% more apps than Apple phone and tablet users.
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V Google Play had the largest year-on-year increase in applications from the categories Music & Audio a Fun. In App Users especially liked the store's applications Health and fitness.
The average user uses apps for an average of three hours a day and opens an average of 40 apps per month. With a total of 6,2 million apps currently available in both app stores, users are spoiled for choice.
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"App stores are reaping the harvest."
Not yet. It has happened to me several times that I have purchased an application, but in a couple of months an update will be released, which will primarily bring about a change in the price from a one-time fee to a regular one - for example, monthly or annual.
Is this developer behavior even legal? It's similar to if I bought a car for cash and the car company wanted to pay me rent after a year.
The comparison with a car company is out of the question. When you buy a car, the car manufacturer will not supply you with a new model every year and small improvements every two months. Nobody expects that if they bought an Octavia in 96, they will have an Octavia III in 2018 without shelling out full price for it. But with apps, it's expected that the developer gets paid once and then delivers new versions for free forever. Pretty rubbish don't you think?
Yes, I understand what you mean, but miniAt least before the paid update I should be notified that I will be paying again. And then it would be up to me whether I decide to update or not.