100 Most Popular AI Applications 2025: ChatGPT To Gemini Dominate Global Market

ChatGPT is still number one in AI (photo: x @openai)

JAKARTA - Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly inherent in everyday life, changing the way humans work, are creative, and communicate. From sophisticated content generators to personal assistants, the number of AI applications available now is so numerous that it feels confusing.

To that end, the list of the 100 most popular AI applications in 2025 is compiled based on the popularity level and monthly number of active users. This list is divided into two major categories: web-based applications and native applications (desktops and mobile).

Web-based AI applications are still a favorite because of easy access without the need for installation. Simply through a browser, users can already enjoy various advanced features. Here are some big names that dominate:

ChatGPT

Quark

Doubao

DeepSek

Nova

Yuanbao

Genius

Talkie AI

Remini

Character AI

Claude

Perplexity AI

AI Notion

Badminton AI

Copy.ai

Writesonic

DeepL

Canva Magic Studio

ElevenLabs (Voice Generation)

Suno & Udio (Music Generation)

AdCreative & AirOps (Marketing)

This list includes various needs, ranging from conversation, content writing, music creation, to graphic design. Its popularity cannot be separated from the ease of feature updates that can be directly accessed by users.

Unlike the web version, the native application comes with the advantages of device integration, high performance, and offline capabilities. Not surprisingly, this type of application is the main choice for smartphone users, tablets, and desktops. Some of the most downloaded and used big names in 2025 include:

ChatGPT (Native version)

Google Gemini

Ask AI

PixVerse

Grok

FaceApp

Claude

Meta AI

Leonardo.ai

Starryai

GoArt

AI Song Generator

AI Zoho

X.ai

C3 AI

Amelia

OneTrust

Persado

"Sift"

These applications dominate because they offer a more personal, responsive, and usable experience even without an internet connection.

The year 2025 marks a tremendous spike in AI adoption. More than a dozen apps now have more than 30 million monthly active users worldwide. This figure confirms how broad and deep AI penetration is in daily life, ranging from productivity, entertainment, to social interactions.

Both web-based and native applications offer unique values according to user needs. This list of the 100 most popular applications provides a clear picture of who the main players are currently pushing for the future of artificial intelligence-based technology.