# Most Downloaded iPhone Apps of 2024: An In-Depth Look
As 2024 wraps up, Apple has released its compilation of the most downloaded iPhone and iPad applications for the year. This yearly ritual not only showcases the apps that have captivated millions but also highlights the shifting trends in user choices and app advancements. The rankings, found on the App Store’s Today tab, offer valuable insights into the applications and games that have taken over screens around the world.
Apple persists in promoting the App Store as the “safest and best venue for users to discover and download apps and games.” This assertion is particularly pertinent amidst increasing regulatory scrutiny, with governments globally examining the company’s grip on its ecosystem. In spite of these obstacles, the App Store continues to be a center for creativity and usefulness, presenting applications that fulfill a variety of needs and preferences.
Here is an overview of the most downloaded iPhone and iPad applications of 2024 in the United States:
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## **Top Free iPhone Apps**
The free app section exhibited a blend of social media platforms, utility applications, and creative tools leading the pack. These apps represent the rising demand for social interaction, productivity, and enjoyment.
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**
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## **Top Paid iPhone Apps**
The paid app category showcases applications focused on productivity, creativity, and personal development. These applications appeal to users ready to spend on premium features.
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**
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## **Top Free iPhone Games**
Gaming remains a significant aspect of the App Store, with casual and multiplayer games leading the way.
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**
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## **Top Paid iPhone Games**
The paid gaming segment includes a combination of nostalgic classics and inventive gameplay experiences.
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**
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## **Top Free iPad Apps**
iPad users mostly preferred streaming services and productivity applications, showcasing the device’s multifunctionality.
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**
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## **Top Paid iPad Apps**
Creative and productivity applications led the charge in the paid iPad app market, reflecting the iPad’s significance for both professionals and enthusiasts.
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**
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## **Top Free iPad Games**
The free gaming section for iPads resembles that of the iPhone, with casual and multiplayer games dominating.
1. **Roblox**
2. **Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game**
3. **MONOPOLY GO!**
4. **Subway Surfers**
