A new report reveals that Apple is working on its own iPhone Games app, bringing big-name games out of the shadow of the App Store.

Apple is reportedly developing a a game store to cater to iPhone gamers; it could debut through a future iOS 18 or iOS 19 update.

Apple is allegedly working on an entirely new App Store-type application made specifically for games, in an effort to make its products more appealing to gamers.

A news story by 9to5Mac, based on “reliable sources familiar with the matter,” claims the company is working on a new app that will largely emulate the structure and purpose of the App Store, but will be devoted entirely to games. It will also incorporate elements of Game Center, but won’t replace it.

While Apple Arcade has some great games, it faces competition from the Xbox app. However, it seems that the company is working to change that with a new possible gaming app designed to act as a hub alongside the App Store and Arcade. This hub's existence was revealed in a report by 9to5 Mac thanks to apparent insider sources.

Apple could launch a new gaming app that combines an app store, achievements, leaderboards and messaging with friends and other gamers.

If a new report is anything to go by, Apple is working on a dedicated gaming app for iPhone which will be like App Store, but just for games.

Apple is planning a separate App Store-like platform solely for games, borrowing elements from both the App Store and Game Centre. This new gaming app won’t replace Game Centre but will integrate smoothly with user profiles,

An accelerated development schedule means Apple fans and mobile gamers might get their hands on the brand's first foldable iPhone in 2025.

Apple is reportedly working on a new game-focused App Store that combines elements of the existing App Store and Game Center.