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According to Apple’s charts of most downloaded iOS apps and games of 2021 (via MacRumors), don’t expect to see these award-winning apps top the list of free or paid iOS apps. While many are obvious, including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram being the most downloaded free iPhone apps, some apps that made the cut may surprise you — such as Call of Duty: Mobile being beaten by Project Makeover. Check out the list of most downloaded apps below, from free to paid iPhone and iPad apps.
Most downloaded free iPhone apps
Most downloaded paid iPhone apps
Procreate PocketHotSchedulesThe Wonder WeeksTouchRetouchFacetuneShadowrocket75 HardDark Sky WeatherAutosleepSkyView
Most downloaded free iPhone games
Among UsRobloxProject MakeoverCall of Duty: MobileSubway SurfersHigh Heels!Magic Tiles 3: Piano GameWater Sort PuzzleShortcut RunBridge Race
Most downloaded paid iPhone games
MinecraftHeads Up!Bloons TD 6MonopolyGeometry DashMy Child LebensbornPlague Inc.True SkateGrand Theft Auto: San AndreasIncredibox
Most downloaded free iPad apps
Most downloaded free iPad apps
ProcreateGoodNotes 5NotabilityDuet DisplayToca Kitchen 2Toca Life: HospitalLumaFusionShadowrocketAffinity DesignerToca Life: Vacation
Most downloaded free iPad games
Among UsRobloxProject MakeoverPhone Case DIYSubway SurfersHair ChallengeMagic Tiles 3: Piano GameTiles Hop - EDM RushBlob Runner 3DBridge Race
Most downloaded paid iPad games
MinecraftBloons TD 6Geometry DashMonopolyFive Nights at Freddy’sStardew ValleyPlague Inc.Human: Fall FlatUltimate Custom NightGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Most downloaded Apple Arcade games
The Oregon TrailNBA 2K21 Arcade EditionSneaky SasquatchSonic RacingSpongeBob: Patty PursuitSkate CityPAC-MAN Party RoyaleCut the Rope RemasteredHot LavaAngry Birds Reloaded
There you have it. Apple Arcade has continued to grow its catalog of games, featuring brilliant titles including Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, Fantasian, The Pathless, and more. However, there is room for improvement, so here’s why It’s time Apple gave a damn about gaming.
