The app market continued to develop in 2024 and famous apps remained relevant. But the app store phase has opened up space for new programs, allowing the public to explore different offers for utilities, games and social networks.
In this text, TecMundo compiles the most popular apps throughout 2024, based on total downloads, relevance in the news or appearance on the favorites list of giants Google and Apple.
Check out the full collection below and perhaps take advantage of the chance to discover even more tools that you can download to your mobile phone.
11. Topics
The turmoil caused by Elon Musk’s management of X, formerly Twitter, caused a significant number of users to turn to other social networks and One of the platforms that surfed this movement was Threads. Instagram’s “sister” text-based platform is adding millions of new users fairly frequently, and has recently shown that it’s on track to surpass the rival site.
In addition to the crisis, there are other factors in Threads’ favor: Close integration with InstagramEasy registration and simpler offer make the platform attractive for users looking for an alternative to X. In this way, Meta’s new project can even benefit from the curiosity of those who just want to take a look.
10. Blue Sky
Another surfer of the X crisis was Bluesky. The text-based social network was developed in collaboration with Jack Dorsey, one of the founders of Twitter, and thus inherited many of the features that made the bluebird network famous.
The stampede of Brazilians caused by the temporary (and historically long) suspension of Elon Musk’s network in Brazil also spurred Bluesky into action. The platform was one of the locals’ favorite alternatives, a move that was even recognized by the platform’s official profiles.
9.ChatGPT
THE The year 2024 will be marked by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence generative technologies and OpenAI were one of the heroes of this scenario. According to the App Store, the ChatGPT app was one of the most downloaded on the iPhone.
This year, ChatGPT received numerous improvements, such as new models, new subscription plans, and more resources to streamline and facilitate chats. Therefore, it is not a surprise that it is among the highlights of the Apple Store.
8. Capsule Cutting
THE CapCut video editor ranked among the most downloaded applications worldwide at certain times of the year as shown on the website statistics. The tool is part of ByteDance’s ecosystem of services and has apparently become a benchmark in the segment.
CapCut is a very powerful video editor but very easy to use. The app is available on various platforms (Android, iOS, Windows and web) and allows users to enhance their creations with a range of free functions.
7. Maximum
Whether on the Play Store or the App Store, Max was among the most downloaded applications of the year. The streaming service changed its name; Switched from HBO Max to just Max.
The change in the service’s name may have artificially increased Max’s total downloads with the launch of the new app. In any case, the service is still one of the most relevant streaming services right now.
6. TikTok
TikTok is far from just the trend of the moment, and 2024 has also reinforced this suspicion: social network recorded 825 million downloads per yearaccording to statistics.
The platform didn’t necessarily invent the short video format, but it certainly popularized the category enough to become a common denominator with many other networks, including YouTube and Instagram.
5. Temu
Temu arrived in Brazil in May this year and was among the most downloaded applications in the Play Store, App Store and website survey statistics.
THE The store is known for selling products across a wide range of categories at very low prices.such as clothing, shoes, sporting goods, appliances and more.
4. Pokémon TCG Pocket
One of the most popular mobile games of the year, Pokémon TCG Pocket aims to provide the feeling of collecting cards and create your own deck to battle other players.
Simple in scope, the offering has quickly captivated players since its launch on October 30. More than 60 million downloads occurred in the first month, generating more than $200 million in revenue for Creatures Inc and The Pokémon Company.
3. Balatro
It is not possible to talk about relevant applications in 2024 without mentioning Balatro. card game Mix of poker and roguelike wins three awards from The Game Awards — Best indie game; Best indie game release; The best indie game and the best mobile game — and it’s playable right on your mobile phone.
He also plays with the rules of Balatro poker with a simple proposition, but with disruptive touches like game-changing wild cards and flashy combinations.
2. Spotify
The music streaming service that remained relevant this year was Spotify.
The app was among the most downloaded in the Google and Apple app stores and, as always, became the talk of the mill with the release of Spotify Wrapped at the end of the year.
1. On Tinder
In the field of relationships, Tinder remained at the top. according to statisticsThere were 6.1 million monthly downloads in June 2024, making the app the most downloaded app in the segment.
For now, Tinder remains synonymous with the dating app. But there is a wide variety of options and TecMundo We have already talked about alternatives.
Source: Tec Mundo
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