Marco Pérez and others are using vibecoding AI tools to build mobile apps without traditional programming knowledge. This has contributed to a surge in new App Store releases. Last year, new apps grew 30% to about 600,000. In the first half of this year, they doubled to 560,000. Vibecoding lowers barriers, allowing quick prototyping from natural language descriptions. While this could boost Apple’s revenue through its cut of in-app purchases, downloads have not grown proportionally. Apple reviews all submissions, leading to longer wait times and complaints. The company maintains high standards for quality, privacy, and security. Vibecoded apps may increase junk or security risks if not properly vetted. Apple benefits from more apps but faces challenges managing volume and ensuring value for users.
Marco Pérez and others are using vibecoding AI tools to build mobile apps without traditional programming knowledge. This has contributed to a surge in new App Store releases. Last year, new apps grew 30% to about 600,000. In the first half of this year, they doubled to 560,000. Vibecoding lowers barriers, allowing quick prototyping from natural language descriptions. While this could boost Apple’s revenue through its cut of in-app purchases, downloads have not grown proportionally. Apple reviews all submissions, leading to longer wait times and complaints. The company maintains high standards for quality, privacy, and security. Vibecoded apps may increase junk or security risks if not properly vetted. Apple benefits from more apps but faces challenges managing volume and ensuring value for users.