We’re down to the last few weeks of this decade, logically making it the time to look back on the biggest apps and games of 2010s. App Annie has released data on the most popular apps and games download from both the iOS App Store and Google Play.
You’ll likely not be surprised to learn that Facebook was the most downloaded app during the 2010s. Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram filled out the top 4.
The Download Top Ten from 2010 through 2019 are:
- Facebook Messenger
- Snapchat
- Skype
- TikTok
- UC Browser
- YouTube
The app spending chart is dominated by subscription apps, and has Netflix in the top spot:
- Netflix
- Tinder
- Pandora Music
- Tencent Video
- LINE
- iQIYI
- Spotify
- YouTube
- HBO Now
- Kwai
The most downloaded games of the decade are:
- Subway Surfers
- Candy Crush Saga
- Temple Run 2
- My Talking Tom
- Clash of Clans
- Pou
- Hill Climb Racing
- Minion Rush
- Fruit Ninja
- 8 Ball Pool
The top 10 games in terms of consumer spending are:
- Clash of Clans
- Monster Strike
- Candy Crush Saga
- Puzzle & Dragons
- Fate/Grand Order
- Honour of Kings
- Fantasy Westward Journey
- Pokémon GO
- Game of War – Fire Age
- Clash Royale
App Annie says the app economy has shown “remarkable growth,” andis poised to continue growing in the next decade:
This decade has been a time of remarkable growth for the mobile economy. With a 5% increase in downloads, and 15% growth in consumer spend (excluding third-party Android) year-over-year in 2019 this looks set to continue in 2020.
