The Infinite Factory: How “Vibe Coding” Sparked a 104% Explosion in AI-Generated Apps

The report describes an explosive rise in AI-assisted cross-platform app releases in early 2026 that has overwhelmed app review processes, enabling a wave of low-cost, single-purpose “micro-apps.” It warns that this proliferation has led to increased fraud and malicious apps slipping through defenses—citing examples such as a non-compliant rewards app and a fake Ledger Live wallet that resulted in a $9.5M theft—and argues platforms face a mounting challenge to preserve quality and security.