The internet has proved to be one of the most significant inventions in human history. It has completely changed the way we live our lives, interact with one another, and access information.<\/p>\n
In days gone by, the internet was accessed via desktop computers, with websites serving as the platform on which information and media were displayed. Today, we have seen a shift away from computers and towards mobile devices. Now, most websites have their own dedicated apps that can be used to deliver products and services. Do today\u2019s users prefer apps over websites? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n
The App Industry Today<\/strong><\/p>\n Apps have existed in some form for longer than you might think. Nokia\u2019s famous mobile game Snake, which launched in 1997, could be considered one of the earliest mobile apps. However, it was the release of the first iPhone in 2008 that introduced the world to apps as we know them today.<\/p>\n From these humble beginnings, the mobile app industry has grown into a behemoth. Developers compete to make the next hit, buying app installs<\/a> and implementing innovative advertising strategies to get ahead of their rivals.<\/p>\n The App Store, which had just 500 apps when it first launched, is now home to a collection of over 1.6 million<\/a>, while the Google Play Store has more than 3.5 million.<\/p>\n So, apps are a big deal. Have they taken over websites? Find out below.<\/p>\n The Shift Towards Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n Social media accelerated the mainstream integration of the internet and turned it from a handy tool that made our lives more convenient to something we essentially live our lives through.<\/p>\n Originally purely desktop-based, social media brands were among the first to begin the shift towards apps. Now, apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are among the most popular apps in the world, generating hundreds of millions of downloads every year.<\/p>\n It wasn\u2019t just social media either. Almost all major online brands released their own dedicated apps, from newspapers and magazines to ecommerce platforms.<\/p>\n