Apple-commissioned report shows third-party apps outperform Apple`s own
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What you need to know Apple has commissioned a report about third-party app performance on the App Store. The report was put together by economists at Analysis Group. It tries to show that Apple`s pre-installed apps are not a threat to developers. Apple is really trying to hold off iPhone regulation with this one. Apple has commissioned a report from economists at Analysis Group that took a look at how third-party apps fare in comparison to Apple`s own built-in apps on the App Store. The report took a look at apps in a range of categories including music streaming, mapping, and video streaming. Since the App Store`s launch more than a decade ago, the number of third-party apps has grown from 500 to more than 1.8 million — compared to 60 apps offered by Apple (first-party apps). Today, more than 99.99 percent of iOS apps are made by third-party developers, fueling a growing and competitive marketplace that contributes to a dynamic experience for users to the benefit of App...