What Happens When a Dumb iPhone App Hits the "App Lotto"

[image error]The ability of iPhone apps to generate insane revenue is pretty well-documented. It's not limited to Apple's App Store, either; the Android Market is capable of making some serious cash as well. But the App Store's greater popularity and much larger userbase make it a unique case.

Burstly has the story of Air Horn, a self-admittedly "gimmicky" app (it does exactly what you think it does) made by Simpaddico. Air Horn is a free app with in-app advertising, and for reasons at which I wouldn't...