There are more smartphones than people in Brazil: around 249 million devices, according to the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). Choosing the ideal mobile apps for your device is essential to ensure a personalized and fluid experience!

But have you ever stopped to think about which are the most famous mobile apps in the world? The App Annie ranking carried out a survey throughout the year, based on information such as: usage time, revenue and, of course, engagement. 

Overall, social media apps are the most popular. In second place, entertainment apps illustrate the ranking; right behind, productivity and business apps also stand out.

Without further ado, check out the list of the 30 most famous mobile apps of the year!

1 – TikTok (Android/iOS)

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Creating and sharing short, fun videos is the focus of this app that has taken the world by storm. It is popular among virtually all ages.

2 – Instagram (Android/iOS)

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Share photos and videos with hundreds of millions of other people around the world. It is one of the most engaging social networks;

3 – Facebook (Android/iOS)

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Launched in 2004, Facebook is one of the oldest social networks still in operation. But that doesn't mean its relevance has declined over the years!

4 – YouTube (Android/iOS)

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This mobile app needs no introduction: it is the largest video platform in the world, with billions of daily views.

5 – Telegram (Android/iOS)

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This is one of WhatsApp's biggest competitors: an instant messenger with many more features. Join the millions of users who already use Telegram! 

6 – Netflix (Android/iOS)

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The world's most popular streaming platform for movies, series and games came in sixth place on the list. With an affordable subscription, you have access to thousands of exclusive content!

7 – X (ex-Twitter) (Android/iOS)

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A very popular and old social network that allows the sharing of short messages. It is quite popular in Europe and the United States.

8 – Amazon (Android/iOS)

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The app from the largest marketplace on the internet is in eighth place on this list: buy your products online safely and receive your orders quickly at home!

9 – Snapchat (Android/iOS) 

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This social network allows you to send videos, photos and text messages that disappear after a certain period of time. Very popular among young people.

10 – Free Market (Android/iOS)

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Very popular in Brazil and Latin America, Mercado Livre is a very popular and established marketplace.

11 – Gmail (Android/iOS)

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Android users are all too familiar with this mobile app: it's Google's free email service. It's simple, easy to use, and highly customizable.

12 – Google Maps (Android/iOS)

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Want to find the right address and not get lost? Google Maps is free and offers personalized route planning to wherever you want to go.

13 – Spotify (Android/iOS)

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Listen to music in high quality, anytime, anywhere: that's what the most popular music and podcast streaming app offers today!

14 – TikTok Lite (Android)

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Is your phone getting a bit heavy with TikTok? TikTok Lite is an option that consumes less resources and internet on your smartphone. 

15 – Instagram Lite (Android)

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Like TikTok, Instagram Lite consumes fewer system resources and uses up a little less of your mobile internet data.

16 – Facebook Lite (Android)

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Want to browse Facebook a little faster and without clogging up your internal memory, like the original app does? Try this version! 

17 – WhatsApp Business (Android/iOS)

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Do you have a business and want to improve communication with your customers? WhatsApp Business is aimed at businesses of all sizes.

18 – YouTube Kids (Android/iOS)

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Just for the little ones: YouTube Kids has millions of options for children and young people!

19 – AliExpress (Android/iOS)

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One of the largest marketplaces in the world in the palm of your hand: this mobile app could be everything you need to start saving on your online shopping! 

20 – Zoom (Android/iOS)

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This mobile video conferencing app is best known for connecting companies to work remotely. It was especially popular during the pandemic. 

21 – Pinterest (Android/iOS)

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The social app allows you to save photos and videos created by your own community. It is especially popular among younger audiences and designers.

22 – Discord (Android/iOS)

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All gamers out there know (and probably use) Discord. It's a mobile app for communicating via voice or video during online games.

23 – Reddit (Android/iOS)

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Through Reddit, communities of all kinds share content and discuss ideas non-stop: many people seek various types of help through Reddit!

24 – LinkedIn (Android/iOS)

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The world's most famous corporate social network couldn't be left out of this list, could it? Search for jobs or hire people through LinkedIn and stay up to date with the latest news in the business world.

25 – Telegram Lite (iOS)

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How about a lighter version of one of the best instant messengers that takes up less internal storage space? Give it a try!

26 – X Lite (former Twitter Lite)

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As if X wasn't already light enough: this version consumes even less data and resources from your smartphone. It's a very interesting mobile app to try out!

27 – Google Chrome (Android/iOS)

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One of the most popular internet browsers in the world is in a prestigious position on this list. Easy to use, lightweight and secure, just as it should be.

28 – Amazon Music (Android/iOS)

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While not as popular as Spotify, Amazon Music offers tens of millions of high-quality songs via streaming. It’s a good option if you’re looking to try out another service of its kind.

29 – Shazam (Android/iOS) 

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Want to identify a song that's playing right now? Use Shazam to do the job!

30 – Google Drive (Android/iOS)

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One of the most popular cloud storage services today ends this list with a flourish: you can store up to 15 GB in a free account, however, there are subscriptions for the service that free up more space.