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2026 is on pace for more than 1 million new app on the App Store. Just like 2016 all over again.

1 · Birchtree · July 21, 2026, 12:09 p.m.
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The blog post discusses the significant rise in the number of new apps on the App Store, projecting an increase to over 1 million apps by 2026, reminiscent of the rapid growth seen in 2016. It highlights concerns regarding the implications of this flood of 'vibecoded' apps for Apple.
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