How to Find All Apps by a Developer on the App Store
Learn how to research every app a developer has published on the App Store — from using DevScope to App Store search filters and developer page navigation.
One of the most underused research techniques for mobile product builders is looking at every single app a developer has shipped. A developer's full portfolio reveals their product philosophy, market strategy, monetization preferences, and how their product quality evolves over time. Whether you're a competitor doing landscape research, an investor evaluating a portfolio company, or a product builder looking for inspiration, knowing how to systematically find all apps by a developer is an invaluable skill.
Why Researching a Developer's Full Portfolio Matters
When you look at a developer's full App Store portfolio instead of just their flagship app, you learn things that single-app analysis can't tell you. You see which categories they've experimented in and which ones they've abandoned. You see which apps succeeded enough to receive ongoing updates versus which ones they've let go dormant. You see whether they're a focused single-app company or a multi-product studio with diverse revenue streams. For competitive research, this is particularly powerful: a competitor's portfolio often reveals their next strategic move before any public announcement.
Method 1: Use DevScope to See a Developer's Full Portfolio
DevScope is purpose-built for App Store developer research. Search for any developer by name and you'll see their complete App Store portfolio organized by category, update recency, and ratings. DevScope provides additional context beyond raw App Store data: category distribution charts, product strategy notes, and links to similar developers in the same space. This is the fastest method for researchers who want structured analysis rather than raw data scraping.
Method 2: Search the App Store by Developer Name
Within the iOS App Store app, tap the Search tab and type the developer's company name in quotes (e.g., "Spotify AB"). Filter results by 'Developer' in the search suggestions. This shows all apps currently published under that developer account. Note that large companies may use multiple developer accounts (e.g., Google LLC, Google Inc., YouTube LLC), so you may need to search multiple variations to capture their full portfolio.
Method 3: Navigate from a Known App to its Developer Page
In the App Store, open any app from the developer you're researching. Scroll to the bottom of the app page and tap the developer's name link. This takes you to the developer's App Store page showing all their currently active apps. This method is reliable for finding apps from the same developer account but won't surface apps published under different subsidiary accounts.
Method 4: Use the App Store Connect Public Link (for Developers)
If you have access to the developer's App Store Connect, you can view their full app portfolio including hidden, removed, and in-development apps. For external researchers without this access, the iTunes Search API offers a programmatic way to query all apps by a developer ID: https://itunes.apple.com/lookup?id=[DEVELOPER_ID]&entity=software. You can find developer IDs from App Store URLs.
Tips for Comprehensive Portfolio Research
For thorough research, combine multiple methods: use DevScope for structured overview, App Store search for current catalog, and the iTunes API for historical data. Pay attention to apps that have been removed from the store — these often reveal failed product experiments that are just as instructive as successes. Also look at update history: apps with monthly updates are actively invested in; apps last updated 2+ years ago are likely being maintained at minimum cost or approaching end-of-life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I see all apps a developer has ever published, including removed ones?
- The current App Store only shows apps currently available. For historical research including removed apps, the iTunes Search API may return cached data. DevScope aggregates historical developer data where available. Third-party App Store analytics services like App Annie (data.ai) maintain historical app databases.
- What if a developer uses multiple App Store accounts?
- Large companies often publish apps under multiple developer accounts (subsidiaries, acquired companies). To find all related apps, search for the parent company name and all known subsidiary brands. DevScope links related developer entities where possible.
- How many apps does the average successful App Store developer have?
- Most successful indie developers have 1-5 apps focused on a specific niche. Medium-sized studios have 5-20 apps across related categories. Large platform companies (Google, Meta, Microsoft) maintain 20-100+ apps across diverse categories.