14 DAY TRIAL // While 2020 was a year we all want to forget as soon as possible, Apple explains it produced a major growth for the iOS app economy, as the number of jobs it ended up supporting in Europe increased to 1.7 million.
Germany and France are each the home of over 250,000 jobs, Apple explains, with the 7 percent increase on the continent also generated a substantial revenue boost that reached even 22 percent in countries like the United Kingdom.
Developers in this region, for example, generated no less than £3.6 billion ($5 billion), Apple says.
Over 1.8 million apps in the App Store
Needless to say, the company explains the iOS app ecosystem improved so much mostly thanks to certain app categories, such as learning, working out, and tools that allowed people to stay connected at a time when they were supposed to remain in their homes for obvious reasons.
“Growth in the UK was driven by the innovations and breakthrough success of UK developers, whose apps users relied on for learning, working out, keeping track of their health, or finding ways to stay connected and entertained,” Apple explains.
“During the pandemic, people turned to UK workout apps like One You Couch to 5K, fitness plan app Fiit, and sleep support app Sleepiest Sleep Sounds Stories. UK developer Moshi, a sleep and mindfulness app for children, has seen a rapid growth in downloads and subscriptions over the last year, leading to a 50 percent expansion of its team with 10 new hires.”
In the end, Apple highlights the App Store is feeding over 1.65 million Apple devices with content, all in 175 countries and over 40 languages, with more than 180 local payment methods. There are over 1.8 million apps on the App Store, according to the Cupertino-based tech giant.