### ChatGPT Outshines AI Assistant Applications in Revenue and Downloads
A recent analysis by Appfigures reveals ChatGPT’s remarkable advantage in revenue per download among leading AI assistant applications. Since its debut in May 2023, the ChatGPT app has amassed a remarkable $2 billion in global consumer spending on both iOS and Android platforms, showcasing a remarkable 673% increase year-over-year in 2025.
#### Download Metrics
The ChatGPT app has achieved 318 million downloads this year, which is 2.8 times greater than the same timeframe last year. India ranks first in lifetime installs, representing 13.7% of total downloads, closely followed by the United States at 10.3%. However, in terms of consumer spending, U.S. users account for nearly 40% of the app’s overall revenue, averaging $10 spent per download. Germany comes in second, contributing a modest 5.3% to the total revenue.
#### Revenue per Install
ChatGPT also leads in global lifetime revenue per install, with an average of $2.91. This figure is substantially higher than that of its rivals, with Claude at $2.55, Grok at $0.75, and Copilot lagging behind at $0.27. The revenue differences can be linked to various factors, including the timing of app launches. For example, Grok, which introduced its standalone iOS app in January 2025, may have lost potential revenue gains compared to ChatGPT.
#### Competitive Environment
This report comes shortly after Elon Musk claimed that Apple is biased towards OpenAI in App Store rankings, asserting that it is “impossible” for other chatbots to achieve top spots. This claim was swiftly disproven, even by Grok. Nevertheless, the data highlights the considerable divide between ChatGPT and its competition. In 2025 alone, ChatGPT has generated $1.35 billion in mobile revenue, which is 53 times more than Grok’s $25.6 million.
#### Summary
The insights from Appfigures emphasize ChatGPT’s leading role in the AI assistant sector, in terms of both downloads and revenue. As the app’s popularity continues to escalate, it prompts considerations regarding the future dynamics of AI applications and the competitive tactics of other market participants.
