Most Downloaded iPhone Apps of 2025: ChatGPT, Threads, and Google

Published: 5 days ago (December 10, 2025 at 02:37 PM EST)

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Source: MacRumors

Overview

Apple released its latest rankings of the most downloaded iPhone and iPad apps and games in the United States for 2025. The list highlights the top free and paid titles across both platforms.

Top Free Apps

ChatGPT – #1 free app downloaded by iPhone users
Threads – #2
Google – #3
TikTok – #4
WhatsApp – #5

Notable Paid Apps

Google Gemini – leading paid app in the rankings (additional details were provided in the full report).

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