Top Grossing iOS App Traits

Incredibly informative and thorough piece by MacStores on the top grossing iOS apps. Some takeaways that you might have assumed:

1. Free apps rule all

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2. Given top apps are free, they monetize through in-app purchases

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3. Top apps typically have 10+ in-app purchase opportunities that are <$9.99

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4. Games rule all

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5. Top app shops include King, EA, Big Fish, Zynga, SGN. All games.

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