Best Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 245+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1YouTubeYouTubeFree4.7★ (50M)YesYesNov 2026
2FacebookFacebookFree4.5★ (29M)YesYesNov 2026
3InstagramInstagramFree4.7★ (30M)YesYesNov 2026
4SnapchatSnapchatFree4.5★ (6.1M)YesYesNov 2026
5TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVEFree4.7★ (18M)YesYesNov 2026
6MessengerMessengerFree4.7★ (14M)YesYesNov 2026
7Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.5M)YesYesNov 2026
8WhatsAppWhatsAppFree4.7★ (19M)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Apps

YouTube#1

YouTube by Google LLC

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 channels, discover trending content, and create your own videos. Connect with creators and the community through comments and live streams. 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, discover communities, and explore interests through personalized feeds, reels, and AI-powered tools. Share your world with custom creations and private messaging. Features may vary by region.

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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Share your life's moments and discover entertaining videos and content from friends and creators. Connect with your community, explore interests, and shop for products. Features include short-form videos, disappearing stories, and customizable posts.

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 November 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 November 2026.
We track 245+ apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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