Apple Unveils The Most Downloaded Apps & Games Of 2024

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Apple has wrapped up 2024 with a look at the most downloaded apps and games of the year, offering a snapshot of what kept users swiping, scrolling, and tapping. From budget-friendly shopping sprees to block-busting games, the annual charts highlight the digital habits of iPhone and iPad users around the world.

Leading the charge in free iPhone apps is Temu, the e-commerce platform that promises bargains galore and has taken US shoppers by storm, reflecting a growing desire for great deals among younger shoppers. Meta’s Threads also made its mark, emerging as a fresh social media contender alongside staples like TikTok. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s strong showing on the list reveals a strong appetite for AI-powered tools as users increasingly embrace generative AI in their everyday lives.

On the paid app front, Shadowrocket, a network tool, claimed the top spot for iPhone users. Other popular choices leaned into productivity and creativity, with apps like Procreate Pocket, AnkiMobile Flashcards, and HotSchedules making the cut. The focus on tools for work, study, and artistic expression points to a year where users sought utility and creative freedom in equal measure.

Within the gaming charts, Block Blast!, a block puzzle game reminiscent of Tetris, emerged as the most downloaded free iPhone game. Classics like Monopoly Go! and Roblox also held their ground, proving that nostalgic board games and sprawling virtual playgrounds still resonate with audiences of all ages. On the paid side, Minecraft: Play with Friends took the crown, while hits like Geometry Dash and Bloons TD 6 reminded players why they love pick-up-and-play titles with staying power.

In line with this ranking, Apple also crowned the most creative and innovative apps and games from the App Store in 2024.

Top apps in the US

Free apps

1. Temu

2. Threads

3. TikTok

4. ChatGPT

5. Google

6. Instagram

7. WhatsApp

8. CapCut

9. YouTube

10. Gmail

Paid apps

1. Shadowrocket

2. HotSchedules

3. Procreate Pocket

4. 75 Hard

5. AnkiMobile Flashcards

6. AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch

7. Paprika Recipe Manager 3

8. TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome

9. Goblin Tools

10. Forest: Focus for Productivity

Top games in the US

Free games

1. Block Blast!

2. Monopoly Go!

3. Roblox

4. Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile

5. Township

6. Last War: Survival

7. Royal Match

8. Brawl Stars

9. Subway Surfers

10. My Perfect Hotel

Paid games

1. Minecraft

2. Heads Up!

3. Geometry Dash

4. Papa’s Freezer To Go!

5. Bloons TD 6

6. Five Nights at Freddy’s

7. Plague Inc.

8. Monopoly: The Board Game

9. Stardew Valley

10. Red’s First Flight

Apple Arcade

1. NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition

2. Snake.io+

3. Hello Kitty Island Adventure

4. Sneaky Sasquatch

5. Bloons TD 6+

6. Sonic Dream Team

7. NFL Retro Bowl ’25

8. Disney Dreamlight Valley

9. Cooking Mama: Cuisine!

10. Solitaire by MobilityWare+

[via VentureBeat, MacRumors, MacTech.com, cover image via Apple]