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Sensor Tower: mobile users spent more money in apps than games in 2025.
It’s the first time that’s happened, and while generative AI “led revenue growth,” it “was not the only driver,” according to the report.
Consumers spent $85 billion in apps last year, a 21 percent increase year over year, compared to $81.8 billion in games, which was up just 1 percent.
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