Market (Mobile)·Updated Apr 30, 2026 by Sensor Tower
Global mobile app downloads reached 36.6 billion in Q1 2021, an 8.7% year-over-year increase driven by a 15.3% surge in Google Play installs.
Hypercasual games dominated the mobile gaming sector, accounting for over half of the top 20 titles on Google Play with publishers like Voodoo, AppLovin, and Crazy Labs maintaining market leadership.
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run achieved a strong market entry with 23.6 million downloads and nearly $700,000 in consumer spending during its first week.
Consumer behavior shifted toward finance and stock trading applications, alongside increased adoption of secure messaging platforms like Telegram and Signal.
The Indian market experienced a rise in domestic publishers following the ban of various Chinese apps, while the Philippines and India emerged as key regions for growth.
App Store downloads saw a slight decline in Q1 2021, attributed to shifting market trends within China.
Global mobile app downloads reached 36.6 billion in Q1 2021, an 8.7% year-over-year increase driven by a 15.3% surge in Google Play installs.
Hypercasual games dominated the mobile gaming sector, accounting for over half of the top 20 titles on Google Play with publishers like Voodoo, AppLovin, and Crazy Labs maintaining market leadership.
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run achieved a strong market entry with 23.6 million downloads and nearly $700,000 in consumer spending during its first week.
Consumer behavior shifted toward finance and stock trading applications, alongside increased adoption of secure messaging platforms like Telegram and Signal.
The Indian market experienced a rise in domestic publishers following the ban of various Chinese apps, while the Philippines and India emerged as key regions for growth.
App Store downloads saw a slight decline in Q1 2021, attributed to shifting market trends within China.