AI Apps Saw Over $1 Billion In Consumer Spending In 2024

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By BeauHDJan 22, 2025, 8:25 pm180 pts
Consumer spending on apps is projected to reach $150 billion globally in 2024, up 13% from the prior year. According to Sensor Tower's annual "State of Mobile" report, it's being fueled by a 200% surge in spending on generative AI apps like ChatGPT and Gemini, which collectively drew $1.1 billion. TechCrunch…

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