Want to Hit the App Store Top 5? You'll Need 250,000 Downloads Per Day

Rob Williams

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Mobile apps are big business, and it goes without saying that if you are a developer with a great idea, there are mega-opportunities to be had. Look no further than Angry Birds developer Rovio. The folks there released what's in all regards a simple game, but it's been downloaded and played by hundreds of millions of people. Of course, it also has to be said that success like this isn't easy. It requires a mixture of 5% quality app and 95% luck (give or take a few percentage points).

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