Year-ender 2025: Top 10 most popular apps on iPhone
Apple has released its year-ender list of the most popular iPhone apps of 2025, revealing the top free apps that dominated downloads throughout the year. The list reflects India’s evolving app usage patterns, including the rise of AI tools, social media platforms, communication services, and fast-commerce apps. According to the App Store chart, ChatGPT secured the top position, followed by leading social and utility apps widely used across the country.
1/10

ChatGPT – The AI assistant became the most downloaded app of 2025.
2/10

Instagram – Continued to dominate social media interactions and short-form content creation.
3/10

WhatsApp Messenger – Remained the primary communication platform for millions.
4/10

YouTube – Popular for videos, livestreams, and music consumption.
5/10

Blinkit – Quick-commerce service known for grocery and essentials delivery.
6/10

Google Gemini – Google’s AI assistant climbed into the top charts.
7/10

JioHotstar – Strong demand driven by cricket streaming and entertainment.
8/10

Google Maps – Continued as the go-to navigation app.
Google Maps – Continued as the go-to navigation app.
9/10

Google Pay – Widely used for UPI payments and money transfers.
10/10

Google – More ways to search – The AI-enhanced Google search app closed the top 10 list.
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