Top AI Applications in Demand

In the dynamic world of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) apps have taken centre stage, and one name that consistently stands out is ChatGPT.

Last year, in 2024, ChatGPT was the most downloaded AI app in the United States with a staggering 31 million downloads, according to the latest reports. This impressive figure represented a significant increase from its 2.72 million downloads in 2024, making it the tenth most downloaded AI app in the country that year.

The global success of ChatGPT continued into 2024, with the app recording 250.1 million installs worldwide, making it the most downloaded AI app globally. In April 2025, ChatGPT broke new ground by becoming the most popular mobile app worldwide, with 52 million downloads.

As of April 2025, ChatGPT ranks as the most popular AI app worldwide, boasting an impressive 546.15 million monthly active users. This figure excludes website users, making the app's popularity even more impressive. Quark, with 149.1 million monthly active users, is a close second.

The AI app market is thriving, with over 4 thousand new AI apps released in 2024. Other notable AI apps include Google's Gemini, Meta's Grok, Character AI, ChatOn, PolyBuzz, Talkie, Microsoft Copilot, Question.AI, Linky AI, and DeepSeek. These apps, while popular, have yet to match ChatGPT's user base in terms of monthly active users.

Microsoft Copilot, for instance, had 518 thousand downloads in the US in the first 18 days since its launch in the App Store, while Claude had 132 thousand downloads during the same period. Google Gemini was the third most downloaded AI app in the US in 2024, with 7 million downloads, and DeepSeek had 384 thousand downloads in the US in the first 18 days since its launch.

The market for mobile AI apps is currently valued at $2 billion, reflecting the growing interest and investment in this sector. It's worth noting that while AI apps like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Doubao dominate the global AI app market, other apps such as TikTok and Instagram have significantly larger user bases. Instagram, for example, has around 2.3 billion monthly active users globally, far exceeding ChatGPT's approximately 100 million users as of early 2023.

Despite the competition, ChatGPT continues to lead the AI app market, demonstrating its appeal to users worldwide. As the technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how ChatGPT and other AI apps adapt and grow in the coming years.

In conclusion, the AI app market is a vibrant and growing sector, with ChatGPT leading the way. With over 4 thousand new AI apps released in 2024 and a market value of $2 billion, it's clear that the future of AI apps is bright.