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- Ever stopped to wonder what the most downloaded and profitable games and apps are? Probably not. These figures make interesting reading, however. App market data analytics company, App Annie has toted up the numbers for 2018 and found that it has been a record-breaking year for the app economy.
- Ever stopped to wonder what the most downloaded and profitable games and apps are? Probably not. These figures make interesting reading, however. App market data analytics company, App Annie has toted up the numbers for 2018 and found that it has been a record-breaking year for the app economy.
Global downloads across iOS and Google Play surpassed 113 billion in 2018, a 10% increase on 2017. While global consumer spend has risen a whopping 20% year-on-year to over $76 billion.
Social video and hyper-casual games are top of the pops for 2018. Hyper casual games are those with very simple rules, that can be picked up and played instantly.
Top Games by global downloads in iOS App Store and Google Play
- Helix Jump
- Subway Surfers
- PUBG MOBILE
- Free Fire
- Love Balls
- Rise Up
- Candy Crush Saga
- Happy Glass
- Sniper 3D Assassin
- Kick the Buddy
Top Apps by global downloads in iOS App Store and Google Play
- Facebook Messenger
- WhatsApp Messenger
- Tik Tok
- UC Browser
- SHAREit
- Snapchat
- Netflix
- Vigo Video
Top Games By Worldwide Consumer Spend In iOS App Store And Google Play
- Fate/Grand Order
- Honour of Kings
- Monster Strike
- Candy Crush Saga
- Lineage M
- Fantasy Westward Journey
- Pokemon Go
- Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle
- Clash of Clans
- Clash Royale
Top Apps By Worldwide Consumer Spend In iOS App Store And Google Play
- Netflix
- Tinder
- Tencent Video
- iQIYI
- Pandora Music
- Kwai
- YouTube
- Youku
- LINE
- HBO Now
