The end of 2019 is fast approaching, and with it, the end of a decade. Over the previous 10 years, we’ve seen the launch of many amazing apps that have influenced our lives and, in some cases, changed how we live. While 2020 will start a new decade filled with new apps, let’s look back at the most downloaded apps of this past decade.
Netflix
Read More »The app makes it possible to sign in to your account on your smartphone to watch all of your favorite TV shows and movies on the go. It even allows you to download movies directly to your phone so that you can watch them even when you don’t have a Wi-Fi or data connection.
Pandora
Pandora is a music streaming service that allows you to customize your listening experience based on the songs and artists that you like. With over 100 million downloads, it’s easy to see why this streaming app made the list.
It’s worth pointing out that it allows the streaming of podcasts as well. Also, it offers an ad-supported version so that you can listen for free. Of course, you can always upgrade to the paid version to enjoy ad-free listening.
YouTube
Anyone who uses the internet in this day and age has probably heard of YouTube. It literally gives you access to a nearly endless stream of content to watch. Thanks to the app, which has been downloaded over 5 billion times, you can watch this content on the go.
If you upgrade to a premium account, you can enjoy all of this content with no ads. Also, you get access to its music streaming service to listen to a nearly limitless catalog of music from any smart device.
Spotify
If you want to listen to new music, the latest podcasts or a playlist that’s made especially for you, then you can’t go wrong with Spotify. This music streaming service has been downloaded 500 million times. With the ability to play music for free or go premium for ad-free listening, this is one music service that your phone shouldn’t be without.
Subway Surfers
The first game on our list is Subway Surfers. Despite its odd name, it’s one of the more popular mobile titles to download with over 1 billion downloads. It’s an endless runner in which you run through the subway while dodging oncoming trains and collecting coins. You can use the coins to purchase in-game items. You can even challenge your friends’ high scores to determine the real king of the subway.
Tik Tok
Despite arriving fairly late this decade, Tik Tok has made quite a name for itself. Basically, it allows you to create short films and add music to them to share with the world. There’s a ton of content just waiting to be discovered and watched as well. Over 500 million downloads can’t be wrong. Since the app is free, you might as well give it a try.
Snap Chat
Thanks to fun filters and a free price tag, Snap Chat has taken the world by storm. It allows you to snap pictures of yourself and add custom filters to share with your friends. As the name implies, you can also use Snap Chat to talk with your friends while sharing pictures. It’s even possible to play pre-installed games on the app, which has been downloaded over 1 billion times.
Facebook and Twitter
We’re putting these two apps together because they’re both popular social media apps. While they offer very different experiences, they allow you to connect to friends and family via dedicated platforms. Both services offer their own individual apps to download for free.
According to Google Play, Facebook has been downloaded just over 5 billion times, and Twitter has been installed roughly 500 million times. Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to one. You can try out both.
Clash of Clans
Few mobile games are as well known as Clash of Clans. With over 500 million downloads, it remains one of the most popular mobile games on the market. It allows you to build a village and raid the villages of other players. Just watch out, though, because those players can raid you too! Thankfully, you can join a clan and ask for support or participate in clan battles.
Skype
Do you want to make HD video calls from your phone? If so, Skype is one of the easiest ways to do it. This app has been downloaded more than 1 billion times and is one of the most well known video calling apps on the market. It lets you call any number and send text messages too.
Try These Apps Now
Which of these most downloaded apps of the decade have you tried? All of them are still available for you to download if you haven’t already. Download these apps to your smart device today to see what you’ve been missing.
