The top 15 mobile apps for US smartphone app users

Article by Sara Lebow  |  Aug 12, 2021
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YouTube is the most popular mobile app among US adults who use apps on smartphones. Some 72% use the digital video platform on those devices and 63% browse Facebook. Practical apps Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Search each capture more than half of US adult smartphone app users.

Top 15 Mobile Apps Among US Smartphone App Users, June 2021 (% reach)
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