Google Play is fast catching Apple’s App Store in terms of revenue, rising 67% in the first half of the year.
The data, from Distimo, found that Apple App Store revenue grew 15% during the same period, but still generated twice the overall revenue of its Google rival.
The US spent the most money on apps in July 2013, followed by Japan and South Korea, who were also the countries that were the main contributors to Google Play’s revenue.
The best performing apps of July 2013 are also highlighted in terms of free downloads, paid downloads, and the highest revenue aggregated globally, as well as the top publishers for July 2013 in terms of free downloads, paid downloads, and revenue globally.
The report also includes a breakdown of top new apps based on notable performance.
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