MacPaw Survey Reveals 35% of Developers Have No Plans for visionOS App Development

Among the key findings, the survey revealed growing dissatisfaction with Apple's App Store, with 33% of respondents finding the revenue-sharing model unappealing, up from 21% in 2023. Additionally, the survey highlighted significant developer hesitation regarding Apple's Vision Pro, with 35% reporting no plans to develop for visionOS and 45% remaining undecided, signaling difficulty in attracting developers to the platform. Among the key findings, the survey revealed growing dissatisfaction...

Among the key findings, the survey revealed growing dissatisfaction with Apple's App Store, with 33% of respondents finding the revenue-sharing model unappealing, up from 21% in 2023. Additionally, the survey highlighted significant developer hesitation regarding Apple's Vision Pro, with 35% reporting no plans to develop for visionOS and 45% remaining undecided, signaling difficulty in attracting developers to the platform.

Key Trends in 2024:

Diversification pays off, with Mac developers exploring new distribution channels

AI and personalized experience remain top priorities

Developer sentiment on Apple Vision Pro remains mixed

"2024 was another year of significant changes in the world of macOS development," said Mykola Savin, Director of Product Management at MacPaw. "Unsurprisingly, AI once again emerged as the dominant trend, and as Apple Intelligence continues to evolve in 2025, we expect even more developers to embrace these technologies. At MacPaw, we're closely monitoring these developments and incorporating them into our Setapp product strategy. As always, we're excited to witness the innovations that 2025 will bring, and are proud to be a part of the vibrant Mac developer community."

Read the full 2024 Mac Developer Survey: https://app.setapp.com/mac-developer-survey 

About MacPaw

MacPaw develops and distributes innovative software for macOS and iOS that simplifies the lives of Mac users. Renowned for its meticulously crafted products, such as CleanMyMac, CleanMy®Phone, Setapp, and ClearVPN, and known for its Moonlock cybersecurity division, MacPaw is dedicated to enhancing and securing the Mac user experience. Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine, with offices in Boston and Limassol, MacPaw serves millions of users worldwide. With one in every five Mac users having at least one MacPaw app, the company is a trusted leader in the Mac software ecosystem.   

Press Contact: Jenn Kochanski; MacPaw; [email protected] 

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