Apple Reveals Top Downloaded Games and Apps of 2024

As the year wraps up, Apple has shared an exciting look at which games and apps captured the most attention across its platforms.

Announced following the 2024 App Store Awards, the list is now accessible through the App Store’s Today tab on iPhones and iPads.

This reveal offers a mix of fresh faces and familiar favorites that have dominated download charts in the U.S.

Among the ever-popular titles are ‘Monopoly Go’, ‘Roblox’, ‘Minecraft’, and ‘Among Us’, which continue to engage players alongside newer games.

In the realm of Apple Arcade, the diversity ranges from sports simulations like ‘NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition’ to adventurous quests such as ‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ and ‘Sneaky Sasquatch’.

The top free iPhone games this year include ‘Block Blast！’, ‘Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’, and ‘Township’, which share the spotlight with games like ‘Royal Match’ and ‘Brawl Stars’.

On the paid front, ‘Minecraft: Play with Friends’ leads a list that features ‘Heads Up!’, ‘Geometry Dash’, and ‘Papa’s Freezeria To Go!’, illustrating the varied interests of gamers.

iPad users also showed a strong preference for engaging titles with ‘Roblox’ and ‘Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game’ topping the free games chart, while ‘Minecraft: Play with Friends’ and ‘Geometry Dash’ are the most purchased.

This year’s rankings not only highlight the enduring appeal of established games but also the success of newer titles that have managed to create their own fan base.

Whether you’re into casual gaming or looking for something more intense, this list reflects the diverse gaming landscape of 2024.

Here’s the full list:

Top Apple Arcade Games

NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition
Snake.io+
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Sneaky Sasquatch
Bloons TD 6+
Sonic Dream Team
NFL Retro Bowl ’25
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Cooking Mama: Cuisine!
Solitaire by MobilityWare+

Top Free iPhone Games

Block Blast！
Monopoly Go!
Roblox
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
Township
Last War:Survival
Royal Match
Brawl Stars
Subway Surfers
My Perfect Hotel

Top Paid iPhone Games

Minecraft: Play with Friends
Heads Up!
Geometry Dash
Papa’s Freezeria To Go!
Bloons TD 6
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Plague Inc.
Monopoly: The Board Game
Stardew Valley
Red’s First Flight

Top Free iPad Games

Roblox
Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game
Monopoly Go!
Subway Surfers
Brawl Stars
Geometry Dash Lite
Block Blast！
Among Us!
My Perfect Hotel
Royal Match

Top Paid iPad Games

Minecraft: Play with Friends
Geometry Dash
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Stardew Valley
Bloons TD 6
Papa’s Paleteria To Go!
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
Poppy Playtime Chapter 1
Monopoly: The Board Game
Ultimate Custom Night