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by DRW_ 1147 days ago
>I'm surprised there are more Apple TV users than Apple watch users.

I don't think these stats suggest that there are more Apple TV users than Apple watch users.

They say more people use the App Store on tvOS than use the App Store on Apple Watch.

As an Apple Watch user, I'm not surprised by that all. Why would I want to browse the app store directly on my watch? That's annoying and cumbersome. I do it on my phone, it's quicker and easier and therefore I assume that'd be counted as iOS app store usage.

And I also reckon most Apple Watch apps people use are companions to apps they installed on their iPhone anyway, rather than Apple Watch only apps.

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Spot on, nobody uses the App Store on the Apple Watch, most people either never use third-party apps on the watch or only use companion apps which are installed alongside iOS apps
I had zero idea there was an App Store on the Apple Watch until this thread. There's some neat apps listed on there - glad everyone in this thread talked about this!
Let me guess, you're using the grid view? :)
Family setup Apple watches are the most likely situation where people are browsing the app store from their watch. No companion iPhone.
Wow, TIL there's an app store on the watch...
There’s a browser too…