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ChatGPT is the most downloaded app on App Store: 5 key things to know
Apple’s 2025 App Store charts are out, and ChatGPT has officially become the most downloaded free iPhone app in the U.S., beating TikTok, Instagram, Google and more. Here are the top five things to know about its rise and what Apple’s full rankings reveal.
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ChatGPT becomes the most downloaded iPhone app of 2025
Apple’s annual download charts for the U.S. are out, and ChatGPT has taken the No. 1 spot among free iPhone apps this year. The AI app climbed from its No. 4 position last year and pushed ahead of giants like Threads, Google, TikTok, WhatsApp and Instagram.
Apple’s annual download charts for the U.S. are out, and ChatGPT has taken the No. 1 spot among free iPhone apps this year. The AI app climbed from its No. 4 position last year and pushed ahead of giants like Threads, Google, TikTok, WhatsApp and Instagram.
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AI demand pushes ChatGPT ahead of everyday essentials
ChatGPT topping the list over apps like Google Maps and Gmail shows how deeply AI has moved into daily life. People are turning to the chatbot for quick answers, recommendations and learning, hinting that OpenAI could become a real challenger to Google in search on mobile devices.
ChatGPT topping the list over apps like Google Maps and Gmail shows how deeply AI has moved into daily life. People are turning to the chatbot for quick answers, recommendations and learning, hinting that OpenAI could become a real challenger to Google in search on mobile devices.
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Signs of rising popularity appeared earlier this year
ChatGPT’s rise was expected. Back in March, it became the most-downloaded app globally, surpassing TikTok and Instagram. Its rapid growth signals a shift in how users prefer to interact with technology, moving from traditional search tools to conversational AI for information and problem solving.
ChatGPT’s rise was expected. Back in March, it became the most-downloaded app globally, surpassing TikTok and Instagram. Its rapid growth signals a shift in how users prefer to interact with technology, moving from traditional search tools to conversational AI for information and problem solving.
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Apple also revealed top games and paid apps across categories
Alongside ChatGPT’s big win, Apple listed Block Blast as the top free iPhone game and Minecraft as the top paid one. On iPad, YouTube led free apps, while Procreate topped paid downloads. Popular titles like Roblox, Fortnite, Geometry Dash and Stardew Valley also dominated the charts.
Alongside ChatGPT’s big win, Apple listed Block Blast as the top free iPhone game and Minecraft as the top paid one. On iPad, YouTube led free apps, while Procreate topped paid downloads. Popular titles like Roblox, Fortnite, Geometry Dash and Stardew Valley also dominated the charts.
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The rankings reflect a broader shift in digital behaviour
From creative tools like Procreate to entertainment staples like Netflix and Disney Plus, Apple’s lists show how people blend work, play and learning on their devices. But ChatGPT’s rise to the top highlights the biggest trend of all: AI becoming a daily companion rather than a novelty.
From creative tools like Procreate to entertainment staples like Netflix and Disney Plus, Apple’s lists show how people blend work, play and learning on their devices. But ChatGPT’s rise to the top highlights the biggest trend of all: AI becoming a daily companion rather than a novelty.
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