New app releases surged 104% across the Apple App Store and Google Play in April 2026 compared to April 2025, with iOS alone up 89%, according to market intelligence firm Appfigures; Q1 2026 as a whole was up 60% year-over-year. TechCrunch reports the growth is attributed to AI coding tools enabling non-technical creators to ship apps, with productivity and utility categories rising alongside mobile games. The flood of AI-generated submissions has also contributed to Apple approval mishaps, including at least one fraudulent crypto app that drained $9.5 million from users before removal.