Mobile apps are software applications designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. They are developed for various platforms such as iOS, Android, and Windows, and are available for download from app stores or other distribution platforms.
Mobile apps can offer a wide range of functionalities such as social networking, gaming, productivity, entertainment, health and fitness, education, and more. They can be free or paid, and may include in-app purchases or advertisements.
As of the last quarter of 2021, the top 10 most downloaded mobile apps worldwide are:
- TikTok – A social media app for sharing short-form videos
- WhatsApp – A messaging app for text, voice, and video chat
- Facebook – A social media app for connecting with friends and family
- Instagram – A photo and video-sharing social media app
- Messenger – A messaging app by Facebook for text, voice, and video chat
- Zoom – A video conferencing app for remote meetings and virtual events
- Telegram – A messaging app for secure and private communication
- Snapchat – A social media app for sharing photos and videos that disappear after a short time
- YouTube – A video-sharing app for watching and uploading videos
- Google Meet – A video conferencing app by Google for remote meetings and virtual events
It’s worth noting that the popularity of mobile apps can change rapidly due to changes in user behavior and other factors, so this list may not be current at the time you are reading this.
As of the last quarter of 2021, the reported number of active users of these apps is listed below.
- TikTok – over 1 billion monthly active users
- WhatsApp – over 2 billion monthly active users
- Facebook – over 2.9 billion monthly active users
- Instagram – over 1 billion monthly active users
- Messenger – over 1.3 billion monthly active users
- Zoom – over 300 million daily meeting participants
- Telegram – over 500 million monthly active users
- Snapchat – over 500 million monthly active users
- YouTube – over 2 billion monthly active users
- Google Meet – over 100 million daily meeting participants
These numbers are approximate and subject to constant and rapid change. It’s also important to note that some apps may have different metrics for measuring active users, so the numbers may not be directly comparable.