South Korea Mobile Application Market Size & Outlook
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South Korea mobile application market highlights
- The South Korea mobile application market generated a revenue of USD 8,574.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 17,959.5 million by 2030.
- The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, apple store was the largest revenue generating store type in 2024.
- Google Store is the most lucrative store type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Mobile application market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 8,574.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 17,959.5 million |
| Growth rate | 13.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Apple store |
| Fastest growing segment | Google Store |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Apple Store, Google Store |
| Key market players worldwide | Alphabet Inc Class A, Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp, Amazon.com Inc, Vivendi SE, Netflix Inc, Ubisoft Entertainment, Xiaomi Corp Class B, Practo, Cult.fit |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 3.4% of the global mobile application market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Asia Pacific, China mobile application market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 27,675.5 million by 2030.
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Mobile Application Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cult.fit | View profile | 501-1000 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia | https://www.cult.fit |
| Practo | View profile | 5001-10000 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia | https://www.practo.com/ |
| Vivendi SE | View profile | 39200 | 42, Avenue de Friedland, Cedex 08, Paris, France, 75380 | https://www.vivendi.com |
| Netflix Inc | View profile | 13000 | 121 Albright Way, Los Gatos, CA, United States, 95032 | https://www.netflix.com |
| Xiaomi Corp Class B | View profile | 33627 | Anningzhuang Road, Xiaomi Campus, Haidian District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of | https://www.mi.com |
| Ubisoft Entertainment | View profile | 19011 | 2, Avenue Pasteur, Saint-Mande, France, 94160 | https://www.ubisoft.com |
| Alphabet Inc Class A | View profile | 180895 | 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043 | https://www.abc.xyz |
| Microsoft Corp | View profile | 221000 | One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399 | https://www.microsoft.com |
| Apple Inc | View profile | 161000 | One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA, United States, 95014 | https://www.apple.com |
| Amazon.com Inc | View profile | 1525000 | 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, United States, 98109-5210 | https://www.amazon.com |
South Korea mobile application market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to mobile application market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Apple store was the largest segment with a revenue share of 67.22% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea mobile application market based on apple store, google store covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
South Korea’s mobile application market is highly developed, driven by one of the highest smartphone penetration rates in the world and a robust digital infrastructure. The market is dominated by gaming and entertainment applications, reflecting the country’s strong gaming culture and advanced content industry.
There market witnesses significant opportunities in the fintech, e-commerce, and health & wellness sectors, supported by a tech-savvy and affluent population. Trends include the increasing use of AR and VR technologies, particularly in gaming and social networking apps. South Korea’s focus on 5G technology also presents opportunities for innovative mobile applications.
However, the market is competitive, with high user expectations for application quality and performance. Data privacy and regulatory compliance are key areas of concern for market participants.
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