Free Android apps outnumber free iPhone apps

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Free Android apps outnumber free iPhone apps



Good news for Android users who hate paying for stuff: according to new numbers from Netherlands-based mobile analytics group Distimo, there are now more free apps available for Google's mobile OS than the iPhone, at 134,342 to 121,845. There are a few things to consider here: first, when one adds free iPad-only apps, the total number of gratis iOS apps increases to a more competitive 132,239

 

[almon]

We knew that sooner or later time would come that free android apps would surpass iPhone free apps. android is much bigger market than iphone.

 

[Sushubh]

android has more percentage of free apps. it is a well known fact. example: angry birds is free on android. it's paid on Apple app store.

 

[almon]

@adminbut why is it so ? are iPhone users are that rich to even pay for free app

 

[Sushubh]

well if Apple product owners are generally considered to be more open to the idea of paying for apps.

 

[manu1991]

Android developers won't like this.

 

[Sushubh]

why do you think a lot of popular apps are still not on android

 

[pa1pa1]

When things on android, like widgets/themes/sounds/etc are counted as apps (most of which are free), i don't think its a valid comparison.

 

[Sushubh]

i am not sure if it is the case still but a while ago, there were several cases of developers offering individual ebooks are independent apps.

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here is a wallpaper app on Apple app store

Cool Wallpapers HD & Retina Free for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

 

[pa1pa1]

^^ Not on android anymore?Wallpaper apps are different. I'm talking about apps that offer a single theme/ringtone/widget, rather than a collection of the same.