(formerly MicroAcquire): A popular platform specifically for selling SaaS and mobile app businesses, known for connecting sellers with serious, vetted buyers.
The market for buying and selling mobile apps and micro-SaaS businesses has grown significantly by 2026, transitioning from individual sales to a highly structured ecosystem of acquisition firms and specialized marketplaces. Direct Acquisition Companies
: While primarily an ad platform, they historically maintain a massive portfolio of acquired apps. They recently finalized a strategic sale of some of their own apps business to focus on high-growth software, reflecting a shift in their acquisition strategy. companies that buy apps
Large corporations buy apps to integrate their technology, user base, or talent into their existing ecosystems.
: Recently active in the app distribution market, specifically acquiring entities like Maple Media to expand their digital footprint. They recently finalized a strategic sale of some
: Often used for niche enterprise apps, especially those within the Salesforce ecosystem.
These firms, often called or aggregators , typically buy apps directly from developers to optimize and grow them within their own portfolios. : Often used for niche enterprise apps, especially
: Acquires apps to strengthen its mobile OS (Android) and services like Maps and YouTube.