ChatGPT Tops Apple's US App Store Charts, Leaving Google in the Dust

In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI's ChatGPT has emerged as the most-downloaded app on the US App Store this year, surpassing other popular apps like Google, TikTok, and YouTube. According to Apple's annual list of top apps and games, ChatGPT took the top spot, followed by Threads, Google, TikTok, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other well-known apps. This marks a significant jump for ChatGPT, which was only in fourth position last year. The AI app had a strong debut on the iPhone in May 2023, but failed to make the top-10 list in 2023. However, it has made a remarkable comeback this year. On the iPad side, YouTube claimed the top position on the list of top 10 free iPadOS apps, followed by Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. Among the top free iPhone games of 2025, Block Blast! took the top spot. Here are the top apps and games of 2025, according to Apple's list: **Top Free iPhone Apps:** 1. ChatGPT 2. Threads 3. Google 4. TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE 5. WhatsApp Messenger 6. Instagram 7. YouTube 8. Google Maps 9. Gmail - Email by Google 10. Google Gemini **Top Paid iPhone Apps:** 1. HotSchedules 2. Shadowrocket 3. Procreate Pocket 4. Anki Mobile Flashcards 5. Paprika Recipe Manager 3 **Top Free iPad Apps:** 1. YouTube 2. ChatGPT 3. Netflix 4. Disney+ 5. TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE **Top Paid iPad Apps:** 1. Procreate 2. Procreate Dreams 3. forScore 4. ToonSquid 5. Nomad Sculpt **Top Free iPhone Games:** 1. Block Blast! 2. Fortnite 3. Roblox 4. Township 5. Pokémon TCG Pocket **Top Paid iPhone Games:** 1. Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! 2. Balatro 3. Heads Up! 4. Plague Inc. 5. Geometry Dash