According to the latest data, ChatGPT successfully became the most downloaded free app on Apple's US market in 2025, surpassing many traditional popular apps such as social media and search tools. Apple released its annual app and game download rankings on Wednesday, with ChatGPT topping the list of free iPhone apps in the United States, while Google's Gemini ranked tenth.
This is the first time ChatGPT has reached the top of the list. Notably, in 2024, the app was only in fourth place, with the top spot being held by the shopping app Temu. The success of ChatGPT highlights the importance of artificial intelligence in the daily lives of American users, as more people are beginning to view it as a primary tool for information access. This shift also reflects users' preference for AI chat tools, and analysts believe that OpenAI has the potential to challenge Google's dominance in the mobile search market.
As early as March this year, ChatGPT had already become the most downloaded app globally, surpassing other well-known apps such as TikTok and Instagram, indicating a continuous rise in its popularity. Although ChatGPT was launched on iPhone in May 2023 and initially performed strongly, it did not enter the top ten that year. After a year of development
