Current state of the app market: fierce competition and numerous challenges in monetization

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[Wendy]

In recent years, the global app market has shown explosive growth, but with it comes the monetization challenges faced by developers. The following are the main features of the current market:

The number of apps has surged
Whether it is the App Store or Google Play, the number of apps on the market has exceeded 5 million, and almost every segment is full of competition. Developers not only have to face how to attract users, but also how to retain them.

Increasing user expectations
Users are accustomed to free apps, and they may choose to pay or accept ads only when their needs are met in terms of high-quality experience or core functions. This makes it more difficult for developers to balance user experience and monetization models.

Privacy policy restrictions
Policies such as Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) and Google's Privacy Sandbox have had a significant impact on the precise delivery of ads, and advertising revenue faces challenges.

Difficulty in app monetization
App monetization is the core goal of developers, but the following difficulties cannot be ignored:

Unstable advertising revenue: Advertising monetization depends on click-through rate and display volume, and users have a low tolerance for ads, resulting in unstable revenue.
Subscriptions and in-app purchases are difficult to promote: Many users are reserved about the subscription model, and the proportion willing to pay for in-app features is low.
Lack of data-driven optimization: Monetization requires accurate data analysis, and many developers lack the resources and tools to optimize revenue strategies.

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