Most products are used. Few are truly valued
Understand what drives that gap. Based on data from 400 apps and 13,750 users, this report shows what separates products that continuously improve from those that fall behind.
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For digital product leaders
If you are responsible for a digital product, you already have access to more data than ever.
The challenge is not the data. It is knowing what actually matters.
This report helps you understand how your product performs against the market, where it falls short, and what to focus on next.
Why this report exists
You are likely tracking ratings, installs, and NPS to understand performance.
These signals reflect visibility, not product quality.
The Mobile App Trends Report was created to give you a clearer view of what actually drives performance, and how leading products continuously improve.
The data behind product performance
Explore the patterns behind high-performing apps and understand what they mean for your product.
Chapters
Start exploring the report.
01
Introduction: four drivers carry the signal
02
What strong apps get right
03
Where to play: the 2026 market map
04
Technical performance: where quality still varies
05
Experience: where design investment pays
06
Trust: the foundation every other driver depends on
07
The open ground
08
AI raises the bar. Trust decides who clears it
09
Future readiness: four moves for the next 12 to 18 months