Apple has revealed the most downloaded iPhone apps and games of 2025 in the United States, and the results say a lot about how people spent their digital time this year.
Some choices are predictable, others are unexpected, and a few make you wonder how anyone gets through the day without them.
Before the charts dropped, Apple wrapped up the App Store Awards where Tiimo won iPhone App of the Year and Essayist won iPad App of the Year. Those awards highlight creativity and long term influence. The download charts highlight pure popularity. Let’s walk through the biggest trends of 2025.
The Top Free iPhone Apps
No surprise at the top. ChatGPT was the most downloaded free iPhone app of 2025, which matches what anyone with an iPhone already knows. People rely on AI more than ever for quick answers, planning, rewriting tasks, and everyday help.
Social and utility apps continued to dominate the rest of the list. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps, and Gmail stayed extremely strong, showing that daily habits drive most downloads.
Top Free iPhone Apps
- ChatGPT
- Threads
- TikTok – Videos, Shop & LIVE
- WhatsApp Messenger
- YouTube
- Google Maps
- Gmail – Email by Google
- Google Gemini
The Top Paid iPhone Apps
Paid iPhone apps continue to lean toward productivity and creativity tools. HotSchedules came in first and is clearly a must have for people juggling shift work. Procreate Pocket stayed a favorite for artists, while Paprika made another strong appearance among cooking fans.
Top Paid iPhone Apps
- HotSchedules
- Shadowrocket
- Procreate Pocket
- AnkiMobile Flashcards
- Paprika Recipe Manager 3
- SkyView
- TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome
- AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch
- Forest: Focus for Productivity
- RadarScope
The Top Free iPhone Games
Puzzle and live service games ruled again. Block Blast took the crown as the most downloaded free iPhone game of the year. Fortnite, Roblox, and Clash Royale continued their unstoppable streaks, while Pokémon TCG Pocket and Royal Kingdom brought fresh energy to the charts.
Top Free iPhone Games
- Block Blast
- Fortnite
- Roblox
- Township
- Pokémon TCG Pocket
- Royal Kingdom
- Clash Royale
- Vita Mahjong
- Whiteout Survival
- Last War: Survival
The Top Paid iPhone Games
In the world of paid iPhone games, Minecraft: Dream it, Build it led with ease. Players continue to invest in titles that offer long lasting replay value. Favorites like Geometry Dash, Balatro, and Stardew Valley proved that quality gameplay never fades.
Top Paid iPhone Games
- Minecraft: Dream it, Build it
- Balatro
- Heads Up
- Plague Inc
- Geometry Dash
- Bloons TD 6
- Stardew Valley
- Papa’s Freezeria To Go
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp C
- Red’s First Flight
The Top Free iPad Apps
On the iPad, creativity and video streaming stole the show. YouTube topped the list, supported by popular entertainment apps like Netflix and Disney Plus. ChatGPT ranked high again, showing that AI tools are not just a phone thing.
Top Free iPad Apps
- YouTube
- ChatGPT
- Netflix
- Disney Plus
- Amazon Prime Video
- TikTok – Videos, Shop & LIVE
- Google Chrome
- Goodnotes
- Canva
- HBO Max
The Top Paid iPad Apps
Artists, students, and designers dominated the paid iPad app charts. The Procreate family continued to shine and Nomad Sculpt remained a fan favorite for 3D creators.
Top Paid iPad Apps
- Procreate
- Procreate Dreams
- forScore
- ToonSquid
- Nomad Sculpt
- Shadowrocket
- AnkiMobile Flashcards
- Bluebeam Revu for iPad
- Teach Your Monster to Read
- Feather: Draw in 3D
The Top Free iPad Games
Roblox and Block Blast took the top two spots, joined by fast, casual titles like Perfect Tidy and hole.io.
Top Free iPad Games
- Roblox
- Block Blast
- Fortnite
- Perfect Tidy
- Magic Tiles 3
- Mini Games: Calm & Chill
- Goods Puzzle: Sort Challenge
- hole.io
- Subway Surfers
- Township
The Top Paid iPad Games
Minecraft once again led the paid iPad games list. The rest of the lineup included a mix of strategy, rhythm, nostalgia, and indie favorites.
Top Paid iPad Games
- Minecraft: Dream it, Build it
- Geometry Dash
- Stardew Valley
- Balatro
- Bloons TD 6
- Plague Inc
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp C
- Poppy Playtime Chapter 3
- Purple Place
- Papa’s Sushiria To Go
The Top Apple Arcade Games
Apple Arcade’s top titles balanced sports, nostalgia, and family friendly adventures.
Top Apple Arcade Games
- NFL Retro Bowl 26
- NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition
- Balatro Plus
- Snake.io Plus
- Sneaky Sasquatch
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Fruit Ninja Classic Plus
- Bloons TD 6 Plus
- PGA Tour Pro Golf
- Solitaire by MobilityWare Plus
Final Thoughts
The most downloaded iPhone apps and games of 2025 show how people split their time between entertainment, creativity, and everyday utility. Whether you spend your evenings building in Minecraft or your mornings scrolling through TikTok, the charts prove that iPhone users love a mix of productivity and pure fun.
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