The success of any operating system is determined by its extensive app library, and with the Apple Vision Pro having launched earlier this year, you can rest assured that it will take a while for its repository to grow. However, developers also need to show initiative for visionOS, but according to the latest survey, that is not the case because only 3 percent of them are making an entirely new app for the platform. This statistic suggests that these individuals likely do not view the platform to be viable enough for their efforts.
From the survey, 35 percent of developers do not intend to make any apps for the Apple Vision Pro
The latest annual developer survey from Setapp reveals that 50 percent of developers are uncertain about supporting the Apple Vision Pro. With less than 500,000 units shipped this year, we cannot blame them, as the technology giant’s first, and might we add, expensive headset failed to garner the attention of the masses. Additional details of the survey spotted by AppleInsider reveal that 35 percent of developers have absolutely zero plans to make applications for the platform.
Instead, these developers are focusing on AI, with 60 percent of developers stating that they are actively working on this category, or already have implemented features. In short, the Apple Vision Pro not only failed to generate a healthy sales momentum amongst customers, but a minute number of developers want to invest their time, energy, resources in making apps for the headset. These setbacks and more are likely the reason why production of the Apple Vision Pro will reportedly be halted by the end of 2024.
CEO Tim Cook has previously tried to justify the poor sales of the Apple Vision Pro, stating that the device was meant for those who want to experience tomorrow’s technology today, but he also failed to mention that these customers also need to have $3,499 in cash that they do not know what to do with. The lack of interest shown by developers might also be why production of the low-cost Apple Vision Pro has been delayed beyond 2027, as there have yet to be attractive use cases of these mixed-reality headsets.
With the official release of visionOS 2.2, with brings in useful productivity features like ultrawide support, the Apple Vision Pro requires more additions like this so developers feel compelled to bring in applications that take advantage of these modes. Hopefully, adoption will pick up in the coming months, and we will have more updates ready for you, so stay tuned.
News Source: Setapp
