Health apps saw rapid uptake in Q2

An overview of changes in global mobile app downloads, daily active users and average session length during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Mobile apps in the health and education categories have seen the quickest growth in downloads and daily active users during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to data from MoEngage and Apptopia.

Globally, the number of downloads of fitness apps grew by 45.7% in Q2 2020 compared to the first quarter of the year, with daily active users rising by one-quarter (24.0%). Online pharmacy apps grew by 39.0% in downloads and 11.1% in users while edtech apps were up 34.1% and 22.4% in downloads and users respectively.

Banking and fintech apps also saw a strong increase in downloads, rising...

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