Mobile-Game Makers Poised for Windfall Following Win Over Apple

Mobile-game developers may reap billions of dollars more in revenue this year as a result of a court ruling freeing them from rules imposed by Apple Inc.’s App Store.

Aldora Intelligence, led by industry analyst Joost van Dreunen, estimates that $4.1 billion in revenue could shift from Apple to developers, based on 2024 figures from the top 25 mobile-game publishers. More of the billions spent each year on digital currencies and items will end up in the hands of individuals and companies that create mobile games.

As part of a years-long dispute between Fortnite developer Epic Games ...