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AI-powered apps can make money, but struggle with long-term retention, new data shows
Publisher description: AI can drive stronger early monetization for apps, but sustaining value remains the challenge, RevenueCat's latest report finds.
TechCrunch | Mar 10, 2026 | Sarah Perez
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AI-powered apps account for 27. 1% of apps across all categories, compared with 72. 9% for non-AI apps. The report notes that AI apps have 20% higher refund rates (4. 2% vs. 3. 5% at the median) than non-AI apps do. AI apps’ median on this metric is $18. 92 per month, compared with $13. 59 for non-AI apps.
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