46,331 Apps Delisted from Google Play Store and 45,685 from Apple App Store in June 2025: Pixalate Research Reveals Insights on Delisted Apps and Ad-Enabled Apps.

Pixalate's June 2025 Delisted Mobile Apps Reports found 46,331 apps delisted from the Google Play Store and 45,685 from the Apple App Store. Of these, 12,790 Google Play Store apps and 3,789 Apple App Store apps were ad-enabled, indicating they had an app-ads.txt file. The reports provide insights into app profile information and delisted apps, including top delisted apps by downloads.

The financial technology landscape is constantly evolving, and this includes the deprecation of older apps. Authorize.net, a leading payment processing service, has announced that its legacy mobile app for the Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) will be officially deprecated as of August 29, 2025 [1]. This move underscores the company's commitment to modernizing its platform and enhancing user experiences.

The legacy Authorize.net mobile app has been a staple for merchants, enabling them to process payments on the go. However, the app will no longer be supported after this date, and merchants will need to transition to the new version 2.0 of the mPOS app. The new app, available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, promises enhanced features and reader support [1].

Merchants using the legacy app are advised to download and start using the new version 2.0 app, which is compatible with various iOS and Android devices. The app requires iOS 17 or higher for iOS devices and Android OS 15 or higher for Android devices. Compatible card readers, including EMV chip-enabled readers, can be purchased through Authorize.net's partner, POS Portal [1].

The new app supports a wide range of transaction types, including authorize and capture, authorize only, and credit transactions. It also supports cash transactions, albeit with certain limitations. Merchants can create a catalog of items within the app and view transaction history for up to 24 hours post-processing. The app can be used on multiple devices, offering flexibility for businesses [1].

The deprecation of the legacy app aligns with broader trends in the app ecosystem. According to Pixalate's June 2025 Delisted Mobile Apps Reports, 46,331 apps were delisted from the Google Play Store and 45,685 from the Apple App Store. Of these, 12,790 Google Play Store apps and 3,789 Apple App Store apps were ad-enabled, indicating the need for continuous app updates and improvements [2].

Merchants should take immediate action to ensure they are using a supported app to avoid disruptions in their payment processing services. Authorize.net has provided comprehensive support articles and user guides to assist with the transition [1].

References:
[1] https://support.authorize.net/knowledgebase/Knowledgearticle/?code=000001484&dcid=701F0000000SZbb
[2] Pixalate's June 2025 Delisted Mobile Apps Reports