In an exciting annual reveal, Apple has disclosed the most downloaded iPhone and iPad applications and games of 2024, reflecting preferences across more than 30 countries and regions worldwide.

This year’s data showcases a blend of enduring favorites and fresh contenders, offering insights into the evolving landscape of mobile app usage. Here’s a closer look:

Top Free iPhone Apps

1. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire 2. Threads 3. TikTok 4. ChatGPT 5. Google 6. Instagram 7. WhatsApp Messenger 8. CapCut - Video Editor 9. YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream 10. Gmail - Email by Google

Among these, Temu has taken the crown, enabling users to enjoy shopping as if they were millionaires, which has attracted a massive user base. TikTok continues to reign supreme, while the surge of AI applications, particularly ChatGPT, demonstrates the growing fascination with intelligent chatbots and virtual assistance.

Top Paid iPhone Apps

1. Shadowrocket 2. HotSchedules 3. Procreate Pocket 4. 75 Hard 5. AnkiMobile Flashcards 6. AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch 7. Paprika Recipe Manager 3 8. TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome 9. Goblin Tools 10. Forest: Focus for Productivity

Creativity is paramount with Procreate Pocket standing out among artistry apps, allowing users to explore their creative sides while managing their productivity with tools like Forest.

Top Free iPhone Games

1. Block Blast！ 2. MONOPOLY GO! 3. Roblox 4. Call of Duty®: Warzone™ Mobile 5. Township 6. Last War: Survival 7. Royal Match 8. Brawl Stars 9. Subway Surfers 10. My Perfect Hotel

Games like Roblox remain incredibly popular due to their engaging user-generated content, while titles like Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and Brawl Stars continue to captivate competitive gamers.

Top Paid iPhone Games

1. Minecraft: Play with Friends 2. Heads Up! 3. Geometry Dash 4. Papa's Freezeria To Go! 5. Bloons TD 6 6. Five Nights at Freddy's 7. Plague Inc. 8. MONOPOLY: The Board Game 9. Stardew Valley 10. Red's First Flight

Minecraft remains a staple for creative players looking to collaborate with friends, while classic suspense games like Five Nights at Freddy's continue to attract fans of horror and strategy.

Top Free iPad Apps

1. YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream 2. Netflix 3. Max: Stream HBO, TV, & Movies 4. Calculator - Pad Edition 5. Disney+ 6. Google Chrome 7. Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies 8. Amazon Prime Video 9. TikTok 10. Goodnotes 6

The dominance of video streaming services on the iPad, particularly YouTube and Netflix, underscores the device's utility for entertainment consumption.

Top Paid iPad Apps

1. Procreate 2. Procreate Dreams 3. Shadowrocket 4. forScore 5. Nomad Sculpt 6. ToonSquid 7. Bluebeam Revu for iPad 8. AnkiMobile Flashcards 9. Teach Your Monster to Read 10. Endless Paper

Procreate leads the charge in digital artistry, while professional tools like Bluebeam Revu highlight the iPad's growing role in the creative and business sectors.

Top Free iPad Games

1. Roblox 2. Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game 3. MONOPOLY GO! 4. Subway Surfers 5. Brawl Stars 6. Geometry Dash Lite 7. Block Blast！ 8. Among Us! 9. My Perfect Hotel 10. Royal Match

Top Paid iPad Games

1. Minecraft: Play with Friends 2. Geometry Dash 3. Five Nights at Freddy's 4. Stardew Valley 5. Bloons TD 6 6. Papa's Paleteria To Go! 7. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 8. Poppy Playtime Chapter 1 9. MONOPOLY: The Board Game 10. Ultimate Custom Night

Mobile gaming remains robust, with titles like Minecraft and Geometry Dash continuing to perform exceptionally well among users.

Top Apple Arcade Games

1. NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition 2. Snake.io+ 3. Hello Kitty Island Adventure 4. Sneaky Sasquatch 5. Bloons TD 6+ 6. Sonic Dream Team 7. NFL Retro Bowl '25 8. Disney Dreamlight Valley 9. Cooking Mama: Cuisine! 10. Solitaire by MobilityWare+

Apple Arcade is proving its worth with exclusive titles like NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition, which harnesses the mobile platform's interactive potential.

To discover the complete charts and see how your favorites stack up, check the App Store’s Today tab. Additionally, just last week, Apple announced its 2024 App Store Award winners. Notably, the pro video camera app Kino was celebrated as the iPhone App of the Year, indicating a shift towards high-quality content creation tools in the app ecosystem.

Stay tuned as mobile app trends continue to evolve in 2024!