Apple has released the most downloaded iPhone and iPad apps of 2025. From ChatGPT and Threads to the new “Rednote” craze, see which apps topped the charts.
ChatGPT is Apple’s most downloaded app of 2025 in the US
Apple on Wednesday released its annual list of the most downloaded apps and games for the year. For the U.S. market, OpenAI’s ChatGPT topped the ranks of free iPhone apps (not including games) with …
Apple’s best apps and games list just dropped and now we know its plans for 2026
Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards showcase rising trends in AI, accessibility, immersive video, and high-end gaming, giving users a curated list of apps worth downloading this year. The post Apple’s best …
Epic Games thinks it has finally cracked open Apple’s App Store. Investors aren’t convinced.
Apple’s App Store is a huge and increasingly important money maker. Epic Games’ CEO says a new court ruling could finally slash its 27% in-app fees.
How to make Apple’s App Store Awards great again
Apple announces its App Store Awards each year during the final weeks of the year. Ostensibly, these reward developers for building apps and games that push creative boundaries on Apple devices …
Adonit’s Evernote Stylus for the iPad Looks Like a Pointy Breakthrough
“If you see a stylus, they blew it.” Steve Jobs famously said that when he introduced the iPhone and its finger-driven interface. With all due respect, there are plenty of instances in which a stylus …
Apple’s App Store changes become EU benchmark as Google faces looming fines
Following years of regulatory wrangling, the EC is reportedly using Apple’ sApp Store changes as a reference in Google’s probe.
Most Downloaded iPhone Apps of 2025: ChatGPT, Threads, and Google
Apple today shared a list of the most downloaded U.S. App Store apps and games in 2025, highlighting the top free and paid iPhone and iPad titles. ChatGPT was the number one free app that iPhone users …
10 Of The Best Free iPhone Apps You Haven’t Heard Of
Monitoring your fitness, tracking your parcels, or staying updated with public transportation routes are just some of the things you can do with your iPhone.
ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration for free speech violations
The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations …
Apple reveals the 17 must-download apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro – here are the 2025 App Store Awards winners
Two weeks after announcing the finalists for App of the Year – and just a day after Spotify Wrapped dropped – Apple has officially revealed the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards. The …
Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Chrome Or Google App
Be warned, the data harvested by the Google App and linked to your identity is worse than Chrome. Apple’s warning applies just the same — using the Google App carries the same privacy risks per …
Evernote is killing Skitch, Clearly and its Pebble app
Evernote’s efforts to streamline its business will see it chop a number of apps from its lineup, including the popular annotation app Skitch. Clearly, a browser extension for Google Chrome, is also …
The iPhone’s Shortcuts app is smarter than you think, you’re just using it wrong
The Shortcuts app has been around on iPhones for years. But thanks to native AI integration, it can now pull off multi-step, cross-chores in a few seconds.
Apple’s iPhone app of the year is an AI tool for people with ADHD – and it’s free
ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple unveiled the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards.The 17 winners span all different categories.There were an additional six cultural impact winners. December is here, which …
Apple’s App Store Awards Spotlight Useful Fitness and Nutrition Apps
Apple’s top apps of 2025 span creativity and gaming, but the health and wellness finalists were the ones that stood out to me. Here’s what impressed me.
Apple highlights 2025 App Store standouts, expands focus on AI and cultural impact
Apple has announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, highlighting 17 apps and games for their technical achievements and cultural influence. Selected from 45 finalists, this year’s list reflects work that stood out to App Store editors for innovation,