The 10 most popular apps of 2020

There is almost nothing left to say goodbye to 2020, but not before taking a look at the apps that have stood out this year. A trend that has been marked by the pandemic and the need to choose applications that not only entertain us in confinement, but also allow us to work and study from home.

And of course, those that have become essential to communicate with our friends and families this year to forget. Take a look at this list of apps that have broken records in 2020.

Zoom

What would 2020 have been like without Zoom? Without a doubt, Zoom was one of the favorites when choosing a tool that allows us to keep in touch with our loved ones. And it has been the app that has relieved the nervousness of many users who were not used to video conferencing.

And of course, it has become a tool to keep up with working from home or keeping up with school activities.

While it has had some problems, and there has been controversy surrounding this app, it has managed to keep up with offering a powerful combination of functions without losing the simplicity Apple named it the best app for the iPad, and of course, it's among the most downloaded apps for iPhone. A dynamic that is also repeated among Android users.

TikTok

TikTok has been the queen of 2020. Despite being a troubled year for the app due to conflicts with the United States government, it has not stopped growing and breaking records. And without a doubt, it has made the quarantine a little more bearable.

Both on Google Play and the App Store you will find it on the podium, among the most downloaded apps. It has even surpassed Facebook in 2020, if we combine TikTok downloads across the two stores, according to the App Annie report.

Instagram

Instagram has evolved a lot this year. Not only has it added updates to meet the new needs of users during the pandemic, but it has redesigned the app to give priority to its new stars: Reels and Shops.

And we must not forget that Instagram became one of the favorite media for artists and influencers to keep in touch with their followers since the pandemic began. There were almost no days without spontaneous recitals, interviews or simple chats from Instagram live with an artist.

Although not all updates have been to the user's liking, Instagram has continued to be among the most downloaded apps on Google Play and the App Store during 2020.

Houseparty

Houseparty was one of the first apps to offer us the perfect combination of video calls and games so we don't miss our friends so much.

Up to 8 friends per room to improvise a group game and hang out. An app with a simple and fun dynamic, which quickly became number 1 in downloads in different markets.

And it has not remained in its initial proposal, it has also evolved in these months, for example, you can now use Houseparty video calls while you play with your friends in Fortnite.

Google Meet

Google has also invested in its complex messaging ecosystem to become one of the picks during the pandemic. And one of the services that has evolved, and has become one of the favorites for video calls, has been Google Meet.

An app that began as a paid app, and then Google released it for free, and without limits, as part of its response to the needs of users during the pandemic. While this offer has expired, Google announced that Google Meet will have a free version forever

Of course, it has its limitations, but enough for an hour of video conferencing with up to 100 users and with some of its popular features.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams has become a monster in just a few months. Microsoft has released continuous updates, especially focused on video conferencing, to become one of the best apps for teams for work and study.

While Zoom has become synonymous with video conferencing, if you want to organize a meeting down to the smallest detail, you can't leave Microsoft Teams aside. Not only does it have tons of customization options, but it also comes with a powerful combination of features for organizing and managing work meetings and online classes.

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Among Us

Leaving apps aside, let's move on to some of the games that have marked 2020. And yes, Among Us is a must on this list, since has become in the phenomenon of the yearThere is no list that does not include Among Us as one of the best and most popular games of 2020.

And as the months go by, it continues to break records. It remains on the podium of the most downloaded and played games, and even made it to the list of “the most searched games on Google in 2020”.

And even if you weren't a fan of the games, you've surely seen some of your favorite influencers broadcasting a game of Among Us on YouTube and you've been hooked to try to discover the impostor.

And we can't forget that Among Us crowned the year with the awards received by The Game Award as “Best Multiplayer Game” and “Best Mobile Game”.

Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact became one of the biggest mobile game releasess, becoming an international success.

Both the App Store and Google Play have listed it as the best game of the year. And Google has also recognized it in its list of the best innovative games. And we can't deny that their launch strategy was impeccable: a multiplayer title with support for free and cross-play.

And of course, the game also encourages users to checkout, gacha-style, if they want to get some in-game extras without waiting too long. And this dynamic seems to pay off, since as SensorTower mentions, it raised about 60 million dollars in the first week of launch alone, and about 400 million in its first two months.

Parchís STAR

If you have consulted lists of games to pass the time during the pandemic, you have surely found Parchís Star among the top positions, since it has stolen the spotlight in several selections.

For example, the classic desktop game, now online and in multiplayer mode, was one of the most downloaded on the App Store in 2020. And the same trend has been manifested in different game rankings.

This game allows you to play with your group of friends and kill hours of boredom, or improvise a game with any user in the world by invitation.

Call of Duty: Mobile

Although Call of Duty: Mobile is barely a year old, it already has several records to hold in the video game industry. For example, in its first week of release, it got 100 million downloads. And 2020 has not been indifferent to him.

Managed to surpass PUGB Mobile in the first quarter, and established itself as one of the most downloaded free games on the App Store. It celebrated its first year with more than 300 million downloads and nearly half a billion dollars.

Although its main markets are the United States, Japan and Germany, it cannot be denied that it has also become one of the titles chosen in our market.