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Apple Reveals the Most Downloaded iPhone and iPad Apps of 2024: Some Surprising Entries Make the Cut
The wait is over! Apple has finally released its most downloaded apps, games, and Apple Arcade titles for 2024, covering free and paid releases on all the best iPhones and iPads. While there are several familiar names in the top charts, there are also some unexpected entries that might raise a few eyebrows. Let’s dive in and explore what made the cut.
Unpredictable Winners
The most eyebrow-raising pick can be found in the list of the most downloaded free iPhone apps, where Chinese e-commerce site Temu takes the top spot. Despite retailers like Temu gaining popularity, a summer 2024 survey found that 94% of respondents didn’t trust Temu, and the brand has faced criticism for mishandling customer data in the past. Yet, Apple users still sent it skyrocketing to the top of the charts.
Another unexpected winner is proxy utility Shadowrocket, which takes the top spot in the most downloaded paid iPhone app category. This app can redirect your device’s traffic and has similarities with some of the best VPN apps, which is likely why it’s so popular.
Familiar Faces and Games
The list of the most downloaded free iPad apps is teeming with recognizable names, including YouTube, Netflix, Disney Plus, Google Chrome, and TikTok. Many of these same names appear in the list of most downloaded free iPhone apps, although apps like Threads, ChatGPT, Instagram, and WhatsApp have displaced some of the iPad picks.
Games Galore
The games charts are full of interesting tidbits. The popular puzzle game Block Blast takes the number one spot on the list of free iPhone games, followed by Monopoly Go, Roblox, Call of Duty Warzone Mobile, and more. Unsurprisingly, Minecraft takes the top spot in the paid iPhone game category, with Heads Up and Geometry Dash following close behind.
Apple Arcade Winners
Apple also released download figures for its Apple Arcade subscription service, which allows games to run across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Here, NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition was the most popular Apple Arcade game, followed by Snake.io+ and Hello Kitty Island Adventure.
While many of the lists are dominated by established names, they show that a few viral hits and long-running titles have managed to crack the top ten. If you’re looking for a new app or game for your Apple device, it’s worth browsing the lists to see what catches your eye.
The Most Downloaded Apps and Games of 2024
Here are the full lists of most popular iPhone and iPad apps of 2024:
Top Free iPhone Apps of 2024
- Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire
- Threads
- TikTok
- ChatGPT
- Google
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Top Paid iPhone Apps of 2024
- Shadowrocket
- HotSchedules
- Procreate Pocket
- 75 Hard
- AnkiMobile Flashcards
…
Top Free iPhone Games of 2024
- Block Blast!
- MONOPOLY GO!
- Roblox
- Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
- Township
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Top Paid iPhone Games of 2024
- Minecraft: Play with Friends
- Heads Up!
- Geometry Dash
- Papa’s Paleteria To Go!
- Bloons TD 6
…
Top Free iPad Apps of 2024
- YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream
- Netflix
- Max: Stream HBO, TV, & Movies
- Calculator – Pad Edition
- Disney+
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Top Paid iPad Apps of 2024
- Procreate
- Procreate Dreams
- Shadowrocket
- forScore
- Nomad Sculpt
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Top Free iPad Games of 2024
- Roblox
- Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game
- MONOPOLY GO!
- Subway Surfers
- Brawl Stars
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Top Paid iPad Games of 2024
- Minecraft: Play with Friends
- Geometry Dash
- Five Nights at Freddy’s
- Stardew Valley
- Bloons TD 6
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