South Korea Mobile Application Market Size & Outlook

The mobile application market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 17,959.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.5% is expected of South Korea mobile application market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$8,574.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$17,959.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
13.5%
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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 2024USD 8,574.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 17,959.5 million
Growth rate13.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentApple store
Fastest growing segmentGoogle Store
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationApple Store, Google Store
Key market players worldwideAlphabet 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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