This statistic gives information on the mobile app buyer penetration in the United States from 2013 to 2018. In 2016, approximately 33.7 percent of U.S. mobile users will have purchased at least one app for their mobile device during the calendar year. Paid apps often include premium features and content as well as less or no in-app mobile advertising.
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Mobile app buyer penetration in the United States 2013-2018
Mobile app buyer penetration in the United States from 2013 to 2018
This statistic gives information on the mobile app buyer penetration in the United States from 2013 to 2018. In 2016, approximately 33.7 percent of U.S. mobile users will have purchased at least one app for their mobile device during the calendar year. Paid apps often include premium features and content as well as less or no in-app mobile advertising.
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| Percentage of mobile users | |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 27.2% |
| 2014 | 32.7% |
| 2015* | 33.3% |
| 2016* | 33.7% |
| 2017* | 33.8% |
| 2018* | 33.8% |
| Percentage of mobile users | |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 27.2% |
| 2014 | 32.7% |
| 2015* | 33.3% |
| 2016* | 33.7% |
| 2017* | 33.8% |
| 2018* | 33.8% |
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This statistic gives information on the mobile app buyer penetration in the United States from 2013 to 2018. In 2016, approximately 33.7 percent of U.S. mobile users will have purchased at least one app for their mobile device during the calendar year. Paid apps often include premium features and content as well as less or no in-app mobile advertising.
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- Release date
- February 2015
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2013 to 2014
- Age group
- 14 years and older
- Supplementary notes
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*Forecast
Mobile users who have purchased at least one app via an app store for use on their mobile device during the calendar year; excludes virtual goods and subscriptions; smartphone and tablet app buyers are not mutually exclusive.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2013 to 2014
- Age group
- 14 years and older
- Supplementary notes
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*Forecast
Mobile users who have purchased at least one app via an app store for use on their mobile device during the calendar year; excludes virtual goods and subscriptions; smartphone and tablet app buyers are not mutually exclusive.
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