The Top Apps of Tomorrow: A Look at the Most Popular iPhone and iPad Apps in 2025

In a recent event, Apple honored the most innovative new apps and games of the year through the annual App Store Awards. Additionally, Apple unveiled the most popular free and paid apps for both iPhone and iPad users. This overview provides valuable insights into how people utilize their Apple devices and presents an opportunity to discover new apps.

Top iPhone Apps of 2025

The most downloaded free iPhone app of 2025 was OpenAI’s ChatGPT, followed by social media giants like Threads, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and SnapChat. Notably, Google Gemini was the only other AI app in the top 20 list. The list also featured rednote, a rising Chinese social media platform. Below is the complete list of the top free iPhone apps of 2025:

1. ChatGPT
2. Threads
3. Google
4. TikTok
5. WhatsApp
6. Instagram
7. YouTube
8. Google Maps
9. Gmail
10. Google Gemini
11. Facebook
12. CapCut: Photo & Video Editor
13. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire
14. T-Life (T-Mobile)
15. Telegram
16. Lemon8
17. Spotify
18. Google Chrome
19. Snapchat
20. rednote

The top paid iPhone apps in 2025 mainly belonged to the productivity and lifestyle categories. Leading the list was HotSchedules, followed by popular apps like Procreate Pocket, Anki Flashcards, Paprika Recipe Manager 3, and more. For the full list, users can refer to Apple’s official website.

Top iPad Apps of 2025

Interestingly, ChatGPT secured the second spot in the most downloaded iPad apps of 2025, with streaming apps dominating the category. YouTube claimed the top position, while platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video also featured prominently. The complete list is as follows:

1. YouTube
2. ChatGPT
3. Netflix
4. Disney+
5. Amazon Prime Video
6. TikTok
7. Google Chrome
8. Goodnotes
9. Canva
10. HBO Max
11. Peacock TV
12. Color by Number
13. Toca Boca World
14. YouTube Kids
15. Gmail
16. Color Pop AI
17. Spotify
18. Simply Draw
19. Pinterest
20. Paramount+

Many users tend to stick to familiar apps on their Apple devices. Exploring the top 20 iPhone and iPad apps of 2025 can lead to discovering new favorites. Whether in categories like Entertainment, Productivity, Games, or Kids, there’s a vast array of untapped potential waiting to enhance your daily routine.

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