- Apple’s Vision Pro headset already has over 1,000 dedicated apps.
- Major brands and indies are building apps from streaming to science.
- Robust development momentum could help Apple gain an edge in mixed reality.
Just two weeks after launch, Apple’s new Vision Pro mixed reality headset already has over 1,000 apps designed specifically for its capabilities.
Are developers embracing Vision Pro?
The figure, announced by Apple’s marketing SVP Greg Joswiak, rises from 600 on launch day to 150+ earlier. Though a $3,500 price tag may limit users, over 50% of developers are embracing paid models to monetize their efforts.
Building the Vision Pro ecosystem
Apps span streaming, sports, productivity, and more from major brands. But independent developers are also seizing opportunities in underserved areas like fitness, science, and personalization.
Despite larger developers opposing Apple’s EU DMA tactics, these creators still view Apple hardware as a viable platform.
With Y Combinator now actively seeking “spatial computing” startups to fund and developers continuing to optimize directly for Vision Pro, the ecosystem shows promising signs.
Though early reviews label the headset a work-in-progress, robust development momentum could help Apple gain an edge as mixed reality goes mainstream.
