Android Has Fewer Apps Than Ever, but That's Actually a Good Thing
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Summary
The number of apps in the Google Play Store has decreased significantly since the start of last year, dropping from 3.4 million to 1.8 million, according to analysis by Appfigures.
This is attributed to Google’s drive to increase quality control by tightening its guidelines and publishing standards.
The company has introduced stricter verification standards, new developer accounts for testing, and more time spent on human app reviews.
While this means a smaller selection of apps for Android users, the remaining apps are said to be of higher quality.
The iOS App Store has maintained a similar number of apps, reflecting Apple’s priority of quality control.
This move by Google serves to bring the number of apps on the Google Play Store in line with the iOS App Store, reflecting Apple’s well-known commitment to quality.
