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Non-Gaming Apps Surpass Mobile Games in In-App Purchase Revenue
Since 2016, mobile games have fallen behind non-gaming applications like TikTok and AI chatbots in in-app purchase (IAP) revenue.
theindiegames Editorial Team Nov 3, 2026 1 min read Updated Nov 3, 2026
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Since 2016, mobile games have fallen behind non-gaming applications like TikTok and AI chatbots in in-app purchase (IAP) revenue.
Mobile games topped the charts for in-app purchase revenue until 2016 but have since been outpaced by non-gaming apps such as TikTok and AI-driven platforms.