Best Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1YouTubeYouTubeFree4.7★ (50M)YesYesOct 2026
2FacebookFacebookFree4.5★ (29M)YesYesOct 2026
3InstagramInstagramFree4.7★ (30M)YesYesOct 2026
4SnapchatSnapchatFree4.5★ (6M)YesYesOct 2026
5TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVEFree4.7★ (18M)YesYesOct 2026
6MessengerMessengerFree4.7★ (14M)YesYesOct 2026
7Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.4M)YesYesOct 2026
8Gmail - Email by GoogleGmail - Email by GoogleFree4.7★ (2.4M)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Apps

YouTube#1

YouTube by Google

Videos, Music and Live Streams
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(50M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Photo & Video
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Watch and subscribe to a vast array of videos, from music and gaming to news and learning. Discover trending content, connect with creators, and even upload your own videos. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🎨 Diverse content
  • 🎓 Educational videos
  • 🎶 Excellent music selection
  • 🌐 Vast library of videos

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
  • 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
  • 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
  • 🔒 Censorship concerns
Facebook#2

Facebook by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Connection starts here
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.5😞(29M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Social Networking
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Connect with friends and discover communities based on your interests. Share moments, explore content, and use AI tools to express yourself creatively. Find unique items and engage with creators.

What We Love

  • 💡 Helpful for staying connected with family and friends
  • 👍 Useful for business and advertising
  • 👍 Great for sharing photos and memories
  • 👍 Convenient marketplace for buying and selling items

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app with frequent issues
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive content moderation and censorship
  • 🤖 Biased and inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines
  • 🤖 Lack of effective customer support
  • 💸 Overrun with scams and fraudulent activity
  • 📈 Overwhelming amount of ads and recommended content
Instagram#3

Instagram by Instagram, Inc.

Videos, creators & friends
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(30M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Photo & Video
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Connect with friends and discover new content through photos, videos, and short-form entertainment. Share your daily moments and life's highlights, or dive into personalized feeds based on your interests.

What We Love

  • 💕 Excellent way to connect with friends and family
  • 🌍 Ability to discover new content and accounts
  • 🎨 Great platform for artists and creators to showcase their work
  • 🤝 Helps small businesses promote their products

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive AI moderation leading to unfair account suspensions
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of transparency around account issues
  • 📊 Declining organic reach and push towards paid advertising
  • 🔀 Confusing layout changes that make the app less user-friendly

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FAQ about Apps

What are the best apps for iPhone?
YouTube tops our apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 50M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top apps we rank are free to download, including YouTube and Facebook.
YouTube shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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