Discover the 10 most downloaded apps in 2022

According to Sensor Tower, around 36,9 billion downloads were recorded worldwide in early 2022.

Social networks continue to be the most downloaded applications in the world. Large companies in the sector such as Meta, which controls Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and ByteDance, which controls TikTok, among other devices, are still in the lead.

Between the two companies, the TikTok app was the most downloaded, reaching the mark of more than 175 million downloads in the Apple and PlayStore stores in the first quarter of 2022 alone.

It is the first time that Meta does not take first place in the ranking. In the first quarter of 2022 alone, TikTok had 3,5 billion downloads, which made the short video app earn $821 million.

Were you curious to know which are the other apps in this ranking alongside the famous TikTok? Don't worry, we've brought the list to you. So, check out the Top 10 most downloaded apps in the world in 2022, according to Sensor Tower.

1) TikTok

2) Instagram

3) Facebook

4) WhatsApp

5) Telegram

6) Shopee

7) Snapchat

8) Messenger

9) CapCut

10) Spotify

Instagram and Facebook had 150 million downloads each, WhatsApp 125 million. Telegram, which occupies fifth place in the ranking, is not controlled by either Meta or ByteDance, is an independent company and has had 100 million downloads.

Next comes Shopee and Snapchat with 100 million each. Messenger already reached the mark of 85 million downloads. CapCut along with Spotify got 80 million each.

App billing

By early 2022, ByteDance is expected to make TikTok approximately $12 billion. However, due to the problems faced as a result of the consequences of the pandemic, the estimate was reduced to US$ 10 billion.

Despite the reduction in the estimate, all big tech are experiencing the same problem. Thus, this situation is considered relatively normal for the sector, considering the global circumstances.

Meta, second in the Top 10, had a drop in revenue for the second consecutive time. Incidentally, in the first quarter it had reached the mark of US$ 29 billion, leaving US$ 27,7 billion in the second quarter.

See the top 5 most downloaded apps on the Apple Store

According to disclosure made on November 29, 2022, the most downloaded application in the Apple Store was BeReal. According to the 2022 App Store Awards, BeReal took first place taking the award for App of the Year.

The app is a social network, whose objective is to encourage users to be authentic and not depend on visual effects in photo and video posts. In fact, the network only allows one post per day.  

Next, we have GoodNotes 5, which is an innovative notepad, as it allows for multiple formats, from PDF to text and image files. Designed for iPad, it is a paid application, but it has a free trial version.

The third-place MacFamilyTree 10 app is for people who like to discover their roots. This app makes a mapping your family tree and features 3D graphics. In addition, it is possible to interactively navigate and see the entire family history around the globe.

Occupying fourth place, we have ViX. this is the biggest streaming service current Spanish and, best of all, at no cost. It has version to use in browsers as well as for mobile phones. It works basically like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video services.

In fifth position, Gentler Streak, which aims to track the user's exercises and physical conditioning. With this, it helps the person to find a better balance between the desired good shape and respecting the moments of rest.

Cultural impact category

In addition to the categories of most downloaded apps and best games on its platform, Apple also brought the category of cultural impact. The winning apps brought new experiences to users, encouraging them to explore their emotions.

In first place, we have the How We Feel app by How We Feel Project, Inc, whose goal is to make users pay more attention to their emotional well-being. It helps to identify the most difficult emotions, as well as to deal with them.

In second place, we find Dot's Home from the Rise-Home Stories Project. Through a very well done, engaging and well-crafted story, this application helps to highlight the systemic injustices involving housing and the effects on black communities.

Thirdly, Locket Widget by Locket Labs, Inc. To avoid the great stress that some people feel when accessing social networks, this app allows the user to send photos directly to the home screen of friends and family.

In fourth position, Waterllama by Vitalii Mogylevets. In a fun way, this application helps users to keep the good hydration habit, making them not forget the times to drink water.

Finally in fifth place, we arrive at Inua – A Story in Ice and Time by ARTE Experience. This app makes users get involved in a mystical adventure, where the goal is to explore the historical facts that mix with the different traditions around the world.

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