The Most Used Android Apps in the US (August 2025)

The Android app scene in the US keeps changing every month. In August 2025, Meta is still on top when it comes to social networking, but I noticed some interesting shifts when I reviewed Similarweb’s Android app ranking tool. Shopping apps are pushing harder, finance apps remain strong, and even productivity tools are starting to show up in the top rankings. AI apps are finding their spot as well, while competition between e-commerce platforms is heating up.

Let’s dive in and see this month’s top US Android apps.

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What is the #1 most-used Android app in the US?

Once again, Facebook tops the list with 59.4 million people opening the app every day. Even with new apps popping up and user habits changing, it still holds its spot thanks to Meta’s ecosystem. For many, Facebook is still the go-to place to check in with family, keep up with communities, and scroll through content.

Top 50 Android Apps in the US (by Daily Active Users)

Highlights from August’s Top Apps

• Meta holds its ground: Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads continue to shape America’s digital communication habits, collectively engaging over 165M DAUs.
• E-commerce heats up: Amazon Shopping and Walmart remain strong, while Temu climbs higher with 4.4M DAUs, confirming its rapid rise as a challenger in discount retail. SHEIN, while present, lags further behind.
• Finance apps remain sticky: Cash App dominates with 13.5M DAUs, while Chase Mobile, PayPal, and Venmo illustrate the diversity of financial services Americans now rely on daily. A new notable entry this month is Propel EBT & SNAP Benefits, underscoring how mobile apps are expanding access to essential services.
• Entertainment reshapes habits: Spotify, Netflix, Roblox, and Pandora highlight the spread of entertainment choices. Streaming and gaming continue to split attention.
• AI stays steady: The ChatGPT app remains strong at #17, holding more than 5M DAUs. Interestingly, Google Docs enters the top 30, reflecting how productivity tools are increasingly mobile-first.

Trends in August 2025’s Top Apps

1. Meta’s continued dominance: Despite competition, Meta still controls a huge slice of daily engagement.
2. Mobile shopping as a lifestyle: The rise of Temu shows Americans’ appetite for bargain shopping apps, while Amazon and Walmart retain their powerhouses.
3. Financial inclusion via apps: Beyond traditional banking, apps like Cash App and Propel highlight how digital finance is filling gaps for both mainstream and underserved users.
4. AI + productivity adoption: ChatGPT and Google Docs appearing in the top ranks prove that productivity tools are not limited to desktops; they’re now part of mobile routines.
5. Diverse entertainment mix: Music, streaming, and gaming all claim high user bases, but no single platform dominates across all forms of digital entertainment.

Key Takeaways

• Facebook is unshakable at the top, with nearly 60M daily users.
• Temu’s rise signals a serious reshuffle in e-commerce, chipping away at Amazon and Walmart’s dominance.
• AI and productivity apps (ChatGPT, Google Docs) are now consistently ranked, confirming their mainstream adoption.
• Finance apps diversify with Cash App leading, but traditional banks and government-linked services (like Propel) are carving out strong engagement too.
• Users are spreading their time across social, shopping, finance, and entertainment more evenly than ever before.

FAQs

What is the #1 Android app in the US right now?
Facebook, with 59.4M DAUs.

Which shopping app is gaining the most ground?
Temu, now at 4.4M DAUs, continues its rapid climb.

Which finance app leads the market?
Cash App, with 13.5M DAUs, remains the top finance app.

Are AI apps still in the top rankings?
Yes. ChatGPT holds steady at 5.3M DAUs, and Google Docs enters with 2.4M DAUs.

What stands out about August 2025?
Temu’s growth, Propel’s debut in the rankings, and productivity apps like Google Docs and ChatGPT confirm that mobile work and AI are becoming everyday habits.

by Maayan Zohar Basteker

Senior SEO Specialist at Similarweb

Maayan is a senior SEO specialist with 7+ years of experience in SEO. She loves complex research projects, creating SEO strategies and performing technical audits.