20 apps that iPhone users in the US downloaded most in 2025

AI applications are dominating downloads in the US, with OpenAI's ChatGPT topping Apple's 2025 free app list. This marks a significant surge for AI, surpassing social media giants. Google Gemini also features prominently, alongside communication apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, indicating a clear shift in user preferences towards intelligent tools.
Apple has released its annual list of the most downloaded apps and games for 2025. This year’s list reveals a significant shift in US consumer habits as AI applications gain massive popularity under the free apps category. For the US market, OpenAI’s ChatGPT topped the rankings for free iPhone apps (excluding games), securing the most installs in 2025. Notably, ChatGPT climbed to top spot after ranking on No. 4 last year and not making the top-10 list in 2023. Notably, ChatGPT became the most-downloaded app globally in March this year, outpacing others like TikTok and Instagram. Google Gemini also made it to the list, with other top apps including Google Search app that allows users to “Search with Al, Images & Text”. Social media apps also ranked higher in the list with Threads, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Snapchat making the top 20 cut. Moreover, WhatsApp and Telegram appeared to be the most popular apps for communication. Other utility apps include Google Maps, CapCut, Spotify, Chrome and Rednote. Here’s the complete list apps that made it to top 20 list of free apps downloaded in the US in 2025
Top free apps chart in US in 2025
ChatGPT
Threads
Google
TikTok
WhatsApp
Instagram
YouTube
Google Maps
Gmail
Google’s Gemini
Facebook
CapCut
Temu
T-Life
Telegram
Lemon8
Spotify
Chrome
Snapchat
Rednote
Apple also released the list of the top paid apps, the top free and paid games for iPhone and iPad, and top Apple Arcade games. Users can also check the lists of top app in India.
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