According to Apple's year-end rankings, ChatGPT has become the most downloaded free app on iPhone in 2025, surpassing a host of social media giants like Threads, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
An analysis published in the Indonesian news outlet TechCrunch argues that ChatGPT's success lies not only in its massive download numbers but also in a shift in user behavior.
While in 2023-2024, generative artificial intelligence (AI) was still seen as a temporary trend or an experimental tool, by 2025 it has become an essential part of daily digital life.
Experts believe that users now rely on AI for a multitude of daily tasks, from searching for information and organizing work to increasing productivity and solving problems.
In the US, smartphone use has gone beyond entertainment or social media, shifting strongly towards AI services that help users work smarter and faster.
The App Store rankings provide a comprehensive picture of the apps shaping mobile device usage habits in 2025, from AI tools and social media platforms to popular mobile games.
Top free apps in 2025 include ChatGPT, Threads, Google, TikTok, WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Gemini.
Meanwhile, top paid apps on iPhone include HotSchedules, Shadowrocket, Procreate Pocket, AnkiMobile Flashcards, Paprika Recipe Manager 3, SkyView, etc. Top free games include Block Blast!, Fortnite, Roblox, Township, Pokémon TCG Pocket, etc.
Looking at these rankings, it's clear that AI has entered the mainstream of technology and is no longer a peripheral experience. ChatGPT leading all free iPhone apps suggests that 2025 could be a historic turning point for this tech giant, as AI becomes an indispensable companion in the digital lives of millions worldwide.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/chatgpt-qua-mat-tiktok-va-instagram-ve-luot-tai-tren-iphone-post1082698.vnp
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