Continue to main
  • Products
    Business icon

    Build software

    Builder StudioTM
    Create your custom app and own all the code
    Studio StoreTM
    Sell goods and services online with ready-to-go-apps
    Builder NowTM
    Turn your app idea into a working prototype
    Studio RapidTM
    Build and launch enterprise apps in weeks
    Cloud hosting icon

    Hosting

    Builder Cloud
    Save big on all the cloud services you need
    Software support icon

    Support

    Builder Care
    Keep your app fresh forever with fixes and updates
  • Solutions for
    Business icon

    Business

    Entrepreneurs
    Make your dream business app a reality
    SMBs
    Scale your sales with an app you own
    Enterprise
    Bypass your internal teams and get apps built fast
    Industries icon

    Industries

    Retail & Ecommerce >Financial Services >Healthcare >Construction >Travel & Hospitality >Education >Media & Entertainment >
    See all industries >
  • Resources
    Case studies icon
    Case studies
    Real app-building stories from our customers
    Guides icon
    Guides
    Expert advice on how to start, run and market your app
    Blog icon
    Blog
    News, industry trends and quick-fire business tips
  • About us
    Story board icon
    Our story
    Why we're here - and how we can help you
    Question mark icon
    Why Builder.ai
    Find out how we compare with all your other options
    How we use AI
    How we use AI
    Discover the tech behind our products and services
    Newsroom
    Newsroom
    Builder.ai has been making headlines…
  • Pricing
  • Sign in
  • Get started
  • Products
    Business icon

    Build software

    Builder StudioTM
    Create your custom app and own all the code
    Studio StoreTM
    Sell goods and services online with ready-to-go-apps
    Builder NowTM
    Turn your app idea into a working prototype
    Studio RapidTM
    Build and launch enterprise apps in weeks
    Cloud hosting icon

    Hosting

    Builder Cloud
    Save big on all the cloud services you need
    Software support icon

    Support

    Builder Care
    Keep your app fresh forever with fixes and updates
  • Solutions for
    Business icon

    Business

    Entrepreneurs
    Make your dream business app a reality
    SMBs
    Scale your sales with an app you own
    Enterprise
    Bypass your internal teams and get apps built fast
    Industries icon

    Industries

    Retail & Ecommerce >Financial Services >Healthcare >Construction >Travel & Hospitality >Education >Media & Entertainment >
    See all industries >
  • Resources
    Case studies icon
    Case studies
    Real app-building stories from our customers
    Guides icon
    Guides
    Expert advice on how to start, run and market your app
    Blog icon
    Blog
    News, industry trends and quick-fire business tips
  • About us
    Story board icon
    Our story
    Why we're here - and how we can help you
    Question mark icon
    Why Builder.ai
    Find out how we compare with all your other options
    How we use AI
    How we use AI
    Discover the tech behind our products and services
    Newsroom
    Newsroom
    Builder.ai has been making headlines…
  • PricingSign in
    Get started
< All posts
App

The top app stats you need to know

Statistics can be tedious. There we said it. But sometimes, most of the time, they’re essential for making the right decisions at the right time and gaining insights into your customers' behaviours and preferences.

Neetu Mogha
Tech Lead at Builder.ai®
January 18, 2023
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Mobile market share worldwide

Statistics can be boring. There we said it. But sometimes, most of the time, they’re essential for gaining honest insights into your customers' behaviours and preferences. 

We’ve compiled a list of the most important statistics you need to know to make 2023 your year of app success!

1. There are over 6 billion smartphone users around the world. 

In 2022, there were 6.64 billion smartphone users around the globe - that’s 83.32% of the entire population. So it goes without saying your audience most likely has a smartphone and is a regular user. Most shoppers in 2023 will be smartphone natives and have had various apps ingrained into their lives for quite some time. 

Global smartphone users worldwide - statistics

2. 70% of apps will be built by no-code development by 2025.

Simplified coding solutions like Builder.ai are on the rise. The need to speak tech and know code to create your own app is gone. Instead, they’re being replaced by alternative, time-efficient, automated solutions and templated libraries. It’s easier than ever to access new digital-first markets and bring your business into the new app-facing world. 

3. Androids dominate globally. 

Although Apple seems to be the most well-known, 70.96% of smartphone users have an Android device. Something to keep in mind when deciding which app store to place your business in and which platform to build for.

Global mobile OS market share statistics for 2022

4. App stores are growing dramatically.

In 2022 there were 3.55 million apps in the Google Play store and the Apple App store has 1.96 million apps available for download. Increasing to nearly a hundred thousand more new apps per year! The market might be busy, but with a unique idea firmly at the core of your business, you can still stand out and grab your customers' attention. We even have a hand guide to help you do so.

Final Thoughts

Apps are not just here to stay, they’re an integral part of our lives. 2023 and beyond will undoubtedly continue to see an upward trajectory for the mobile app industry.

The average smartphone owner uses 10 apps per day and Android users spent roughly  2 trillion hours on apps in 2022. This ever-growing time users spend on apps is particularly encouraging for businesses considering building a mobile app. 

Time spent on mobile apps - global statistics

If you’re ready to take the leap and build your own app in 2023, Builder.ai can help you get started. Our clever AI project manager, Natasha, fits will help you select features from a reusable library (of more than 500 features) that all fit together like Lego blocks. We then use talented humans to apply customisation and make the app uniquely yours.  You’ll even be provided with a guaranteed cost and set timelines to suit your budget. 

Found it useful? Share it on:
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Neetu Mogha
Tech Lead at Builder.ai®
TwitterLinkedIn
Neetu Mogha is a Tech Lead at Builder.ai® where she applies 10+ years of management experience to guide the software development team. Neetu has a BTech in Computer Science from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University.
View all posts from
Neetu Mogha
Arrow right

Related articles

Marketing
101 billion-dollar app ideas entrepreneurs MUST make in 2023
101 billion-dollar app ideas entrepreneurs MUST make in 2023

Today’s the day to start the next unicorn 🦄

Loretta Nguyen
October 7, 2022
App
You’ve heard of superheroes but what is a Super App?
You’ve heard of superheroes but what is a Super App?

Super Apps create their own ecosystem with lots of functionalities.

Loretta Nguyen
October 7, 2022
App
141 procrastination-killing entrepreneur motivational quotes
141 procrastination-killing entrepreneur motivational quotes

“Opportunity does not knock. It presents itself when you beat down the door.” – Kyle Chandler

Liam Collins
September 15, 2022

Related case studies

Pepsi
Pepsi

Replacing manual processes and empowering employees to focus on what they do best: provide excellent customer service. Supporting Dubai Refreshment’s rapid growth by providing a platform that scales with them.

View case study
Arrow right
Builder Studio
Siam Makro
Siam Makro

Siam Makro are growing fast, but their SaaS solution couldn’t scale with them. We helped them build a new order management system tailored to their business needs – over 5 years it came in at 1.67% of the previous cost.

View case study
Arrow right
Builder Studio
Moodit
Moodit

Psychiatrist (and entrepreneur) Dr Hassan Yasin created an exercise app for mental health. His app lets people share how they feel in a really simple way and our intelligent algorithm helps them improve their mood by “Crowdsourcing positivity”.

View case study
Arrow right
View more

Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up to our newsletter to get monthly updates on new posts, discounted tickets for our events and possibly some candies, too.

Blog newsletter subscribe image
Builder.ai logo
Software as easy as ordering pizza
Try it for free
Right circle
Builder Studio app building illustration
Builder.ai logo
  • Facebook logoFacebook
  • Twitter logoTwitter
  • LinkedIn logoLinkedIn
  • YouTube logoYouTube
  • Instagram logoInstagram

Products

  • Builder Studio
  • Builder Care
  • Builder Cloud
  • Studio Rapid

Resources

  • App Builder
  • Guides
  • Case studies
  • DevOps

Company

  • About us
  • Careers
  • Partners

Reach us

  • Blog
  • Newsroom
  • Contact us
Builder.ai®, 6th Floor, North West House, 119 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5PU.
Copyright © 2022 Engineer.ai Corp. All rights reserved.
Terms | Privacy | CCPA | Cookie Policy | Cookie Settings | Legal and Compliance
CogX awards budge
CogX awards budge
close icon

Get a free demo