Is the App Store getting worse?
Has anyone else been disappointed with the recent releases on the Apple App store? When the iPhone was first released, there was a huge amount of innovation on the app market. Today, it seems like the development of new apps has stalled a bit, with a lot of “safe” apps being released that don’t really add anything new. I still find the occasional game to enjoy, but nothing groundbreaking.
The obvious exception is Angry Birds, which I’ve had a lot of fun playing. There are a huge number of levels – I’m not even half way through yet – and they are always challenging and interesting. Sadly, most games on the app store seem to be rushed out in order to make some quick money.
I’ve also heard that Angry Birds is going to be released for free on Android soon, with adverts of course, so could the Android store start to catch up? I have an Android phone now as well as an iPod Touch, so I’m covered either way, but it will be interesting to see whether Android will start getting more big name releases.