App Store 2026 in numbers: AI, pricing, abandoned apps

About 9.8% of apps in the top charts mention AI in their listings, with Graphics & Design leading at 43%, while nearly a quarter of free apps (26.7%) offer in-app purchases or subscriptions to generate revenue. The data also reveals that 20.3% of charted apps haven't been updated in over a year, and subscription and pricing complaints dominate negative user reviews at 12.7%.