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# App Store

Apple's App Store is facing scrutiny over its policies and legal challenges, with discussions around app removals and bans dominating critical themes. Meanwhile, supportive themes highlight new app releases and developer success stories.

### About App Store
The App Store is Apple's digital distribution platform for mobile applications.  

### Insights
- app store creators is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
- app store engagements is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.
- app store mentions is up XXXXXX% from the previous month.
- app store posts created is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:app-store/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/app-store/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXXXXX +136%  
X Month: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +19%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-01-15  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-08-07  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: XXXXXX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXXXXX
X: XXXXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:app-store/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/app-store/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX +12%  
X Month: XXXXXX +349%  
X Months: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +53%  
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-08-12  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-08-07  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: XXX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXX
X: XXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXX

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:app-store/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/app-store/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning App Store in the last XX hours which is up XX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXX +17%  
X Month: XXXXX +14%  
X Months: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +36%  
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-01-20  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-08-07  

The most influential creators that mention App Store in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@bosswallahtelugu](/creator/youtube/bosswallahtelugu)     | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | XX    | XXXXX       |
| [@tribunnews](/creator/youtube/tribunnews)                 | X    | XXXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@wolfgame__offical](/creator/youtube/wolfgame__offical)   | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@hittvspecials](/creator/youtube/hittvspecials)           | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@dainiksaveravideos](/creator/youtube/dainiksaveravideos) | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@bobshopcoza](/creator/youtube/bobshopcoza)               | X    | XXXXX      | X     | XXXXX       |
| [@pwcsuperapp](/creator/twitter/pwcsuperapp)               | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXX         |
| [@drippykickz_](/creator/youtube/drippykickz_)             | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXX         |
| [@hittvexplore](/creator/youtube/hittvexplore)             | X    | XXXXXX     | X     | XXX         |
| [@chaishotsapp](/creator/youtube/chaishotsapp)             | XX   | XXXXX      | X     | XXX         |

[View More](/list/creators/app-store/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:app-store/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/app-store/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% +5%  
X Month: XX% -X%  
X Months: XX% +12%  
X Year: XX% -X%  
1-Year High: XXX% on 2025-08-07  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2024-12-29  

Most Supportive Themes:
- App Store Optimization and Updates: (30%) Discussions around improving app visibility and functionality, including updates to screenshots and game releases.
- New App Releases and Features: (25%) Announcements and showcases of newly launched applications and their unique features.
- Developer Success Stories: (20%) Creators sharing their journeys and achievements, such as reaching top rankings or significant download numbers.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- App Store Policy and Legal Challenges: (40%) News and discussions regarding legal battles and regulatory pressures faced by Apple concerning its App Store policies and commissions.
- App Removals and Bans: (35%) Concerns and discussions surrounding applications being removed or banned from the App Store, due to policy violations or disputes.
  

### Top App Store News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

*Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*  

"App Store changes now EU's benchmark in Google probe - 9to5Mac"  
[News Link](https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/10/apples-app-store-changes-become-eu-benchmark-as-google-faces-looming-fines/) [@BBCNews](/creator/x/BBCNews) 2025-12-10T23:35Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements


"Tim Cook meets lawmakers in effort to shift App Store age proposal - 9to5Mac"  
[News Link](https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/10/tim-cook-meets-lawmakers-in-effort-to-halt-app-store-age-proposal/) [@apollozac](/creator/x/apollozac) 2025-12-10T18:29Z 17.2K followers, 28.2K engagements


"Trump Themed Crypto Mobile Game Set for December Release"  
[News Link](https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-crypto-mobile-game-launch-december) [@Cointelegraph](/creator/x/Cointelegraph) 2025-12-10T05:10Z 228.6M followers, XX engagements


"ICEBlock lawsuit: Trump admin bragged about demanding App Store removal - Ars Technica"  
[News Link](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/iceblock-lawsuit-trump-admin-bragged-about-demanding-app-store-removal/) [@arstechnica](/creator/x/arstechnica) 2025-12-08T22:02Z 228.6M followers, 5797 engagements



### Top App Store Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

*Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*

"Tim Cook Goes to Washington to Fight App Store Age Verification Legislation"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pjcx38) [@ControlCAD](/creator/reddit/ControlCAD) 2025-12-10T22:55Z X followers, 4248 engagements


"For six months Apple allowed an app called ICEBlock in its App Store"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GsjimgkMRJI) [@bradbernsteinlaw](/creator/youtube/bradbernsteinlaw) 2025-12-10T21:11Z 176K followers, 14.9K engagements


"Oracle $ORCL earnings: EPS XXXX vs $XXX expected Revenue XXXXX billion vs $16.19b Adobe $ADBE earnings: EPS $XXX vs XXX Revenue $6.19B vs $6.11b expected You can get earnings breakdowns on the Unusual Whales app on your local app store"  
[X Link](https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1998862146160177512) [@unusual_whales](/creator/x/unusual_whales) 2025-12-10T21:07Z 2.8M followers, 119.8K engagements


"Doki Doki Literature Club App - App Store"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pjddx9) [@Electronic-Flow3220](/creator/reddit/Electronic-Flow3220) 2025-12-10T20:29Z X followers, XXX engagements