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ChatGPT Dominates 2025 US App Downloads
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- ChatGPT became the top free iPhone app in the US for 2025.
- AI's strong performance indicates a shift in user search habits.
- Block Blast! and Minecraft led free and paid game downloads respectively.
Apple's annual download list reveals ChatGPT as the leading free iPhone app in the U.S. for 2025, a significant leap from its previous year's performance. This achievement highlights the growing integration of artificial intelligence into daily life.
The widespread adoption of ChatGPT over established social networking platforms underscores a potential disruption to Google's long-standing dominance in mobile search. Users are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for initial answers.
Beyond ChatGPT's success, Apple also detailed top game downloads. Block Blast! topped the free games chart, with Minecraft leading paid game downloads. On iPad, YouTube and Procreate were the top free and paid apps, respectively.
