A decade has passed since the first iPhone, which means that the Apple App Store first appeared in July 2008, a year after this revolutionary phone hit stores.
The most popular iOS apps of all time
Have you ever wondered how many apps are on the App Store? The numbers are unbelievable. As you know, some applications are free, some are paid and others have purchase options within the app itself. We will show you the top 10 iOS apps in two categories, free and paid from 2010 to 2018 worldwide.
The best free iOS apps
1. Facebook: It was easy to guess, Facebook is the number one free app for iOS. There are more than 2 billion users in the world.
2. Messenger: Facebook Messenger is the most popular messaging application. It is estimated that there are 1.2 billion users worldwide.
3. YouTube: Who would have thought that a video sharing site would be so successful? It is really an internet phenomenon. You can not only watch videos, but you can also create your own and earn money based on the number of visits you receive.
4. Instagram: Another social networking app. Instagram is an easy way to capture and share life’s moments with friends and family. You can follow others to see what they do and discover accounts from around the world that share the kind of things they like.
5. WhatsApp: This is a free messaging application that belongs to Facebook and uses your phone’s Internet or wireless connection so you can send messages and call friends and family.
The best paid iOS apps
1. Netflix: Without a doubt the number 1 of paid apps. With the incredible popularity of audiovisual content, Netflix leads the way in watching TV shows, movies, Netflix’s award-winning original series and documentaries.
2. Spotify Music: This is another way to stream your favorite music. You can search for specific tracks, artists or albums. There is also the option to create and share playlists.
3. Pandora: Offers a personalized music experience that constantly evolves according to your tastes. You can create stations from your favorite songs, artists or genres. You can also search for the recommended stations for your mood or activity.
4. Tencent Video: Video broadcast application very popular in China.
5. Tinder: It was only a matter of time before a dating application appeared on the list. Tinder is number 5 in paid apps for iOS consumers of all time.
