Chinese language procuring app Temu was as soon as once more probably the most downloaded free app within the U.S., in response to an inventory of prime apps and video games throughout the App Retailer released by Apple on Monday. The procuring app final yr moved into the No. 1 slot, stealing the place from TikTok which held the title in in 2022.
At present going through a U.S. ban, TikTok this yr made the listing at No. 3 behind Instagram Threads, which moved as much as the No. 2 spot after being the No. 3 most-downloaded app in 2023.
Apple releases its listing of prime apps and video games on the finish of the yr to showcase what shoppers are literally downloading on their units, as opposed to people who App Retailer editors wish to spotlight as prime apps or video games of the yr.
It’s additionally the one year-end listing from Apple the place ChatGPT makes an look, because the iPhone maker largely snubbed AI chatbots in its editorial picks, favoring extra conventional apps aimed toward creatives when naming its app of the yr finalists. The award finally went to professional video app Kino, from the makers of the professional digital camera app Halide.
In 2024, nonetheless, ChatGPT ranked because the fourth most downloaded app within the U.S. App Retailer, simply forward of Google’s Search app. This alteration is notable as a result of final yr, ChatGPT didn’t make the highest 10 after being launched on iPhone in Might 2023. This yr, it’s beating Google when it comes to downloads.
Meta’s apps are nonetheless current in 2024’s total most-downloaded listing however have been dropping in ranks in recent times. This time round, Instagram and WhatsApp got here in at No. 6 and seven, respectively adopted by CapCut (additionally owned by TikTok guardian ByteDance), then YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, Shein, after which Fb at No. 13.
Rounding out the highest 20 are Telegram, Snapchat, Money App, Spotify, Max, McDonald’s, and Amazon.
Apple additionally launched the listing of prime free games, prime paid games, prime paid apps, and prime Apple Arcade titles for 2024. The complete lists may be discovered on the App Retailer’s Right now web page.
Of word, the addictive Tetris-inspired sport Block Blast! was the No. 1 most-downloaded free app of the yr within the U.S., adopted by Monopoly Go!, Roblox, Name of Responsibility: Warzone Cell, and Township.
The High Arcade title was NBA 2K24 Arcade Version, with Snake.io+, Good day Kitty Island Journey, Sneaky Sasquatch, and Bloons TD 6+.
