Apple has officially released its annual list of the iPhone most downloaded games 2025, showcasing the top free, paid, and Apple Arcade titles on the App Store. This year’s ranking features big names like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Balatro—each dominating different categories and shaping mobile gaming trends across iPhone and iPad.
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Apple’s Most Downloaded Games of 2025 on the App Store
According to GameSpot, Apple revealed the full list of iPhone most downloaded games 2025 across free, paid, and Arcade categories. Among popular titles, Balatro stands out the most, landing not only on the top mobile charts but also securing the third spot on Apple Arcade.
Fortnite Makes a Major Comeback
After nearly five years of absence, Fortnite finally returned to iOS in the United States. This comeback followed the long legal battle between Apple and Epic Games. Fortnite now ranks:
- #2 among free iPhone games
- #3 among free iPad games
Minecraft Dominates Paid Charts Again
Minecraft once again tops the paid charts on both iPhone and iPad. This marks the second consecutive year the game claims the #1 spot for paid downloads across Apple devices. In Apple Arcade, sports titles continue to shine, with:
- NFL Retro Bowl ’26 (#1)
- NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition (#2)
- Balatro+ (#3)
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Other Trending and Fan‑Favorite Titles
Several other well‑known games also made it into the 2025 rankings:
- Pokémon TCG Pocket is the 5th most downloaded free iPhone game.
- Stardew Valley holds #7 on paid iPhone and #3 on paid iPad charts.
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete appears in both paid iPhone and iPad lists.
Below is the full Apple ranking.
Top Free iPhone Games
- Block Blast!
- Fortnite
- Roblox
- Township
- Pokémon TCG Pocket
- Royal Kingdom
- Clash Royale
- Vita Mahjong
- Whiteout Survival
- Last War: Survival
Top Paid iPhone Games
- Minecraft: Dream it, Build it!
- Balatro
- Heads Up!
- Plague Inc.
- Geometry Dash
- Bloons TD 6
- Stardew Valley
- Papa’s Freezeria To Go!
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete
- Red’s First Flight
Top Free iPad Games
- Roblox
- Block Blast!
- Fortnite
- Perfect Tidy
- Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game
- Mini Games: Calm & Chill
- Goods Puzzle: Sort Challenge
- hole.io
- Subway Surfers
- Township
Top Paid iPad Games
- Minecraft: Dream it, Build it!
- Geometry Dash
- Stardew Valley
- Balatro
- Bloons TD 6
- Plague Inc.
- Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete
- Poppy Playtime Chapter 3
- Purple Place — Classic Games
- Papa’s Sushiria To Go!
Top Apple Arcade Games
- NFL Retro Bowl ’26
- NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition
- Balatro+
- Snake.io+
- Sneaky Sasquatch
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Fruit Ninja Classic+
- Bloons TD 6+
- PGA TOUR Pro Golf
- Solitaire by MobilityWare+
Conclusion
The iPhone most downloaded games 2025 list highlights a diverse mix of genres—battle royale hits, timeless sandbox titles, card‑based strategy games, and Arcade exclusives. Fortnite’s return, Minecraft’s continued dominance, and Balatro’s surprising rise all show how dynamic the mobile gaming landscape has become. With Apple’s App Store growing every year, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years for mobile gaming.
FAQ
Block Blast! leads the free category, while Minecraft tops the paid list for both iPhone and iPad.
Yes. After years of legal dispute, Fortnite officially returned to the U.S. App Store and quickly reached top rankings.
NFL Retro Bowl ’26 secured the #1 position on Apple Arcade for 2025.
Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Balatro, and Geometry Dash dominated 2025’s iPad paid charts.
