For consumers, supporters would argue that subscriptions make many apps more accessible. Outright purchase of a set of apps aimed at creative professionals can run from hundreds of dollars to four ...

Appfigures’ annual report on the app economy shows that app downloads fell in 2025, even as estimated gross revenue surged to a record high.

Subscription apps are no longer the scrappy sibling of mobile gaming. They now represent one of the fastest-growing segments in the app economy — but they’re also facing a far more complex growth ...

Apple’s professional creative apps have been slower to jump on the subscription bandwagon than those from Adobe or some of ...

Video editor Final Cut Pro and photo editor Pixelmator Pro are popular Premiere Pro and Photoshop alternatives for the ...

Consumers are increasingly canceling their subscriptions to streaming services and apps as rising prices, content overload, and mental fatigue set in. This shift, reflected in growing subscription ...