Apple has announced the most downloaded apps and games on the App Store for 2024. The top charts are personalized for various regions, allowing users to see the most popular downloads in their country. Below is the rundown of the leading apps and games of the year.
Apple unveils the top apps and games of 2024 for iPhone and iPad
A fresh story appears on the Today tab of the App Store on iPhone and iPad.
This story is titled ‘Get the USA’s Top Apps of 2024’ (the title will vary based on your location).
Apple elaborates:
As we wrap up 2024, Apple is thrilled to present the most downloaded apps and games of the year for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Arcade. With charts tailored for users across more than 30 countries and regions, the year-end charts showcase the leading free and paid apps and games, along with the favorite Apple Arcade titles. Additionally, users can explore the 2024 App Store Award winners, highlighting 17 outstanding apps and games spotlighted by App Store Editors that inspired creativity, helped users hit new milestones, and allowed for memorable moments with family and friends throughout the App Store and the Apple ecosystem.
Top charts can be found for three categories:
Although it isn’t explicitly stated, the lists seem to be organized from the most downloaded to the least. Consequently, in the US, the top free apps of the year are:
- Temu
- Threads
- TikTok
- ChatGPT
You can see the complete list here or explore it within the App Store’s Today tab.
The leading free games are:
- Block Blast!
- MONOPOLY GO!
- Roblox
- Call of Duty: Warzone
- Township
Additional top titles can be found here.
DMN’s Perspective
Free apps and games overwhelmingly dominate App Store downloads, evident from the lists of paid apps and games, which mainly feature older titles. There seems to be minimal activity in the upfront paid category.
Nonetheless, reviewing the top free charts offers an intriguing insight into the evolving trends, as well as the app market’s champions and challenges of 2024.
What do you think about these top charts? Any surprises caught your attention? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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