Indeed, apps have a lasting impact thanks to Apple's work. Apple creates an absolutely perfect platform to buy and download apps, App Store. Every user can easily access the App Store and browse what they need. Every developer can easily list their app for sale and earn amazing profits. In such a flawless environment, users and developers buy and sell apps sustainably. We can see that the number of downloads is accelerating from 2008 to 2013. App Stores already have 40 billion downloads as of mid-2013. The number is the same as in 2012 alone (“App Store Tops”, 2013). In addition to creating the perfect platform, Apple also serves as a pioneer and leads the trend of creating a digital distribution platform for mobile apps. Apple launched the App Store on July 9, 2008. Followed by the App Store, Google launched its Android Market, a platform operated by Google (“A Brief History,” 2009). Until now, the two stores dominate the app market. If Apple doesn't take the lead, other platforms won't appear and apps won't be able to have a lasting impact. Therefore, Apple's work creates a massive and permanent impact on the