Multiple outlets report a rapid increase in low-effort, AI-assisted apps appearing on Apple’s App Store, including “vibecoded” style creations. The New York Times and Digital Trends both describe how easier app development using artificial intelligence has lowered the barrier for making new mobile apps, leading to a flood of submissions. Digital Trends reports that App Store submissions have doubled this year, indicating a sharp rise in new listings. However, both sources note a mismatch between app availability and user adoption. Instead of downloads keeping pace with the growth in new releases, users are increasingly frustrated by the volume of low-quality or generic apps they must sift through. This growing difficulty in finding worthwhile applications is described as a factor behind users’ declining patience for AI-built offerings. While the outlets agree that AI tools are accelerating the speed and quantity of new app publishing, they differ mainly in framing—one focusing on the influx of “vibecoded” apps specifically, and the other emphasizing broader user fatigue with AI-generated apps overall.