We have seen the huge impact of coronavirus in all aspects of life. In a bid to promote social distancing in the post-lockdown period, only the people with necessary work are coming out of their homes. Rest all of us are now dependent on several mobile applications either to order food, get updates through social media, or for paying utility bills.
Mobile apps seem like a boon in today’s time, as they enable us to not only connect with our loved ones but also handy for many daily essential tasks. In this article, we are going to delve into the most downloaded apps in 2021 with their amazing features, and details.
1. Facebook
There is hardly any mobile or a computer-using person who hasn’t heard of Facebook. It is the world’s biggest social networking platform used by more than a billion people. If you need an app for social networking then Facebook is the best choice for android apps. Just sign-up on this platform using your email and shared updates, photos, videos, and engage with friends by chats, comments, and share. You will get notifications when your friends will like or comment on your shared post. You can also play games with any of your Facebook friends. Facebook also helps you keep up with the latest news and current events around the world.
Features:
- Share photos, videos, and your beautiful memories
- Buy and sell locally on Facebook Marketplace
- Backup photos by saving them in albums
- Watch and share live videos on the go
- Use Facebook Messenger to chat with friends
Present Rating: 4.2
No of Downloads: 5 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
2. Netflix
Netflix is a Subscription Video On Demand platform. It is a highly popular app for watching web series of many different genres and movies. Netflix is the largest platform in this niche with a huge collection of series and movies. After paying a monthly or annual fee, the users get access to its whole content. They can watch whatever they prefer unlimitedly. It can work on almost every device such as smartphones, desktops, tablets, iPads, Smart TVs, etc. It comes with a free trial version for one month. However, then automated subscriptions and purchases are integrated into the application.
Features:
- Find recommended TV shows and movies that you like
- CineMatch system by which the user can find new shows and movies as per his preference
- Users can create five different profiles in a single account
- Add search categories to your service
Present Rating: 4.4
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
3. Instagram
Instagram is another example of the best mobile apps for social networking. You can connect with friends, share amazing photos and videos, and can get the feed from others all above the world. There is a Reel feature on Instagram for creating and sharing short videos on Instagram. The users can watch, discover, like, comment, and interact with the Reel videos in a dedicated space.
Features:
- Special camera effects including background music, face filters, and stickers
- Millions of videos to explore
- Share memes privately with your friends and have conversations
- Chatting with friends with a feature of unsend a message
- Push notifications of getting a message, comment, or like
Present Rating: 4.5
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
4. WhatsApp
Whatsapp is one of the most popular messaging apps which you can use for free. It is a very user-friendly and easy app that is getting used by people of almost every age. You can message your contacts and can share photos, videos, files, as well as your GPS location. You can also make groups with friends, family, or colleagues for gossiping or important discussion. Whatsapp free video and audio calls are other attractions of the app. You can make international calls at no charge.
Features:
- Use the Whatsapp Web feature to operate Whatsapp on your desktop.
- No need to usernames or pins, Whatsapp works using your contact numbers.
- You are always logged in on Whatsapp so no confusion logs in or log out.
- Quickly connect with your saved contacts
Present Rating: 4.3
No of Downloads: 5 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
5. Uber
Aachen, Germany September 2019: Uber driver holding his smartphone in car. Uber is an American company offering different online transportation services
You must have heard of one of the most popular car booking applications Uber. It is one of the most popular cab booking applications in India and has a huge network across the world. You just have to enter your destination after opening the app. A driver who is nearby will get in touch with you and help you reach your destination. It is a great app for a hassle-free experience both for short and long routes.
Features:
- Get the price estimation before booking the cab
- Share the trip with your kith and kin for ultimate security
- You can also share the trip details with emergency services
- Safety features and updated community guidelines
Present Rating: 3.9
No of Downloads: 500 million +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
6. Facebook Messenger
You can’t chat with your friends using the Facebook app and needs another Facebook app i.e. Facebook Messenger for it. It is an all-in-one free communication app that you can use to send text, audio, and messages to your friends and family. You can also make groups of your friends on Facebook Messenger. Unlike other social apps where the consumption of messages is not guaranteed, FB messenger is where people often go to and check messages.
Features:
- Record and send voice and video messages
- Unlimited free text and phone calls
- Free video calls to stay connected
- Send files, photos, and videos
Present Rating: 4.2
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
If you follow any celebrity, player, singer, musician, politician, writer, etc. then it is impossible that you don’t know about Twitter. There is a presence of almost every big person on Twitter. You can get news, updates, entertainment and sports, politics, and fun stories on Twitter. You can Tweet, Retweet, Reply to Tweets, Share as well as Like. Twitter is amongst the best mediums to raise your voice.
Features:
- Join the conversation or live streaming events on Twitter
- Know what’s Trending now through Twitter Feeds
- Find interesting people and follow them
- Discover top trending hashtags and breaking news headlines.
Present Rating: 4.4
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
8. Snapchat
Snapchat is a very popular app to have fun with your friends. It opens right to your camera, so you can send a snap in seconds. It is highly popular because of its augmented reality filters which are highly cute. You can get the dog and cat filters on your face, or you can also create your own filters. You can also chat with friends with live messaging, or share your day with group stories.
Features:
- Follow friends and watch their snap stories
- Create your own Filters to add to photos and videos
- Discover live stories from the nearby community
- Edit and send old moments to friends
Present Rating: 4.3
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
9. YouTube
YouTube is the biggest video –sharing platform with more than 2 billion users. You can get videos of almost every genre such as life hacks, gaming streams, repairing a car, learning to play piano, car reviews, music videos, cooking lessons, etc. It is now present in more than 75 countries and available in 61 languages, with hundreds of hours of video content uploaded every minute. The site has more than one billion users and has become the de facto video sharing platform on the Internet.
Features:
- Watch and Share Videos
- Download Offline videos to watch them without the internet
- Make your own channel and upload videos
- Go live on Youtube with the YouTube live option
- Browse thousands of channels, and millions of videos
Present Rating: 4.1
No of Downloads: 5 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
10. Google Maps
Google Maps is the best android app for navigation and finding directions. Synonymous with GPS tracking, Google Maps is used by millions of users and gives directions to everyone. It has mapped over 220 countries and hundreds of millions of businesses and important places. You can get real-time GPS navigation, traffic density information, and you can find needy & important places such as nearby ATMs, hospitals, police stations, eateries, etc.
Features:
- Beat traffic chaos by knowing the traffic density in advance and opt for a better way
- Get the schedule of bus, train, or any other transport to your destination
- Automatically detects your moving speed
Present Rating: 4.1
No of Downloads: 5 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
11. Skype
Skype is one of the most popular video calling applications which is used by working professionals either to do internal communication within an organization or to do a meeting with the clients. It is a Microsoft product and comes in both software as well as app variants. You can send a message, make groups, audio calls, video calls, all for free. You can use Skype on computers, tablets, smartphones, game consoles, and other mobile devices by an internet connection.
Features:
- Video Calls: Add 1 to 24 friends on Skype Video call
- Chat
- SMS connect
- Files Sharing including images, videos, zip files, documents, etc.
- Voice calls
- Screen sharing
Present Rating: 4.3
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
12. Facebook Lite
Are you having a low capability mobile device or an unstable internet connection? Then you must use the Facebook Lite app to stay connected with your friends or family. This app is quite small, requires quite less space on the phone, and can work on the 2G internet. All the basic features of the Facebook app are available on this Lite App such as Timeline, Like, Comment, & Share, Searching people, editing profiles, and groups. Etc.
Features:
- Share photos, videos, and your beautiful memories
- Buy and sell locally on Facebook Marketplace
- Backup photos by saving them in albums
- Watch and share live videos on the go
- Use Facebook Messenger to chat with friends
Present Rating: 4.1
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
13. Gboard
Google Keyboard or Gboard is the all in one keyboard that you will require to type a message on your smartphone. It comes with speed, reliability, Glide Typing, voice typing, and much more. Glide typing lets you type faster by sliding your finger from letter to letter instead of tapping on them. You can also use your voice and it will turn into text. You can also write in cursive or printed letters.
Features:
- Glide and Voice Typing
- Emoji Search and GIFs
- Google Translation
- Hundreds of Languages
Present Rating: 4.5
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
14. Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a highly popular software for creating documents on desktops or laptops. It comes with all the necessary options and features that you may require to create a document. But now you can also use it on your smartphone. You can read, and edit documents attached to emails, and collaborate with the team. There is also a mobile PDF reader by which you can read PDFs or e-books.
Features:
- Create documents, assignments, letters, blogs, resumes, and much more
- Read, write, and edit PDFs and other documents
- Collaborate and Share with Anyone, Anywhere
- Sharing is simplified
Present Rating: 4.4
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
15. Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is a popular software for creating spreadsheets, charts, reports, and other similar documents. You can edit documents for data analysis, accounting, finance, charts, etc. You can implement several formulas in the spreadsheets which make it a favorite app for data management. Get data analysis, spreadsheets, and business collaboration tools on your phone with Microsoft Excel.
Features:
- Add and Edit Chart Labels for highlighting key insights
- formats and formulas operate the same way
- Chart makers to annotate, edit, and insert charts
- Data analysis features
Present Rating: 4.4
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
16. Microsoft Powerpoint
Last but not least, Microsoft Powerpoint is another major app by Microsoft for creating captivating presentations. You can quickly create, edit, and view a presentation or share it with your client or boss. For some people, preparing presentations is their daily work. This app is quite useful for them. They can access Powerpoint files even on the go.
Features:
- With one-click, share, edit and provide feedback on slides
- Presenter Coach which will help you in practicing presentations
- Quick view of the recent files
Present Rating: 4.3
No of Downloads: 1 Billion +
App URLs: Android app, iOS app
Wrapping Up
In this article, we have covered the most downloaded apps in 2021. We, at Amplework, the best mobile application development company in India, is having expertise in developing mobile apps for almost every industry niche. Let us know your requirements and we will definitely help you.
