-- Air Apps, a leading mobile app publisher, has crossed 100 million cumulative downloads across its portfolio of AI-powered tools. This milestone underscores the company’s rapid growth since its founding in 2017, driven by apps like Translate Now, which accounts for almost 50 million downloads and $30 million in revenue in 2024. The achievement places Air Apps among elite app developers, joining peers like Bending Spoons.
The company’s success stems from its focus on solving everyday challenges through intuitive technology. Translate Now, its flagship product, ranks among the top free iPhone apps in the U.S. and Japan, offering text, image, and real-time hands-free voice translations in almost 300 languages. Sensor Tower data shows the app secured 600,000 downloads last month, maintaining its position as a top-ten reference app on iOS.
QR Code & Barcode Scanner, another standout product, simplifies business inventory management with batch barcode creation, while Calculator Air demystifies complex math with step-by-step solutions. These tools reflect the app studio’s philosophy of blending practicality with advanced AI. This strategy has resonated globally, particularly in the U.S. and Japan, which drive 70 percent of its user base together.
Air Apps’ entirely in-house development model, which includes designing, building, and marketing apps without outsourcing, has been critical to its scalability. For the studio, retaining full operational control has allowed rapid iteration, such as the recent launch of a hands-free voice translation feature for Translate Now, eliminating manual input during conversations.
“Reaching 100 million downloads is proof that technology can simplify life at scale,” said Filipe Ferreira, co-founder of Air Apps. “Our team’s commitment to solving real problems, like language barriers or inefficient workflows, has created tools people rely on daily. This milestone is a testament to their work and our users’ trust.”
Over the years, this trust has enabled Air Apps to evolve from offering standalone tools into building something bigger: a connected ecosystem of solutions designed to make life easier. The company’s long-term vision has always centered on this idea, technology that quietly supports users in the background, without demanding attention. Much like air itself, these tools are often invisible by design, but part of the rhythm of daily life—much like air.
That same mindset of solving real-life pain points through thoughtful, user-centric solutions now shapes how Air Apps supports its own team. As the company grows its presence across Lisbon, Silicon Valley, and Porto, it is investing in more hubs that foster collaboration while offering the flexibility of its team values.
Initiatives like Air Living, which provides short- and long-term housing near company offices with a rental discount to its team members, are a direct reflection of this philosophy. Just as its apps simplify everyday experiences for users, Air Living aims to reduce friction in the lives of team members, making it easier to relocate temporarily or settle near hubs without financial or logistical stress.
Complementing this is Air Adventures, a company-wide initiative that brings remote teams together in person throughout the year. Fully sponsored and rooted in shared experiences, these events strengthen bonds and cultivate a strong, people-first culture.
For Air Apps, making life easier is a holistic approach that drives both the products it builds and the environment it nurtures.
Financially, Air Apps reported $50 million in annual revenue for 2024, a 14 percent year-over-year increase. This growth aligns with broader industry trends, as mobile app revenues globally are projected to exceed $1.1 trillion by 2030, according to Market.us. The company’s focus on subscription models, like its Air Apps One bundle, mirrors shifts seen in companies like Adobe and Microsoft, which prioritize recurring revenue streams. With Air Apps One, users who subscribe to just one app automatically unlock full access to a suite of over 30 apps, all included in the same subscription.
Air Apps’ roadmap includes expanding its AI capabilities and cross-platform accessibility, ensuring tools like Translate Now and QR Code & Barcode Scanner are available beyond mobile devices. The studio’s emphasis on lean, user-centric design is evident in its eight-year rise from startup to 100 million downloads, which positions it to compete with larger firms like Google and Microsoft in niche utility categories.
Air Apps’ formula for growth pairs smart, scalable tech with a deep investment in people. Whether serving users through its tools or supporting its 50+ team members through thoughtful initiatives, its goal is the same: to make life easier in ways you may not notice, but would miss if they were gone. Just like air.
About Air Apps
Air Apps is a mobile app publisher specializing in AI-driven tools for productivity, communication, and personal efficiency. Founded in 2017, the company handles all stages of app development in-house, from concept to monetization. Its products, including Translate Now and QR Code & Barcode Scanner, have been featured prominently on app stores and downloaded over 100 million times worldwide.
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Name: Janina Ferreira, Chief Marketing Officer
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Address: San Francisco, USA
Website: https://airapps.co/
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