- Temu, a Chinese shopping app, was the most downloaded free app in the U.S. App Store in 2024, surpassing TikTok which had held the top spot in 2022.
- Meta's apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook have been dropping in the rankings in recent years, though Instagram's Threads app ranked #2 in 2024.
- ChatGPT made its first appearance in the top downloaded apps, ranking #4 in 2024 after not making the top 10 in 2023 when it was first released on iPhone.
- Google's apps like Search, Maps, and Gmail continue to rank highly, though ChatGPT beat out Google Search for downloads.
- The addictive game Block Blast! was the #1 most downloaded free app of the year, followed by other popular mobile games like Monopoly Go!, Roblox, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile.
- On the paid games side, NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition was the top Apple Arcade title.
- Apple's editorial picks for "App of the Year" continued to favor more traditional creative apps like the video editing app Kino, rather than AI chatbots.
- The full top app and game download lists for 2024 are available on the App Store's Today page.
- The rankings showcase what consumers are actually downloading, versus what Apple's editors want to highlight.
- The rise of Temu and ChatGPT's entry into the top downloads indicates shifting consumer trends and interests on the App Store.
Temu is the most downloaded app on the US App Store in 2024 | TechCrunch
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