2018 most downloaded app on Apple
By Guardian Exclusive
27 December 2018 |
1:23 pm
Apple has released its 2018 most downloaded apps. YouTube, the world’s largest digital video hosting platform came first beating Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. In 2017, Instagram and Snapchat were the most downloaded app on ios but have fallen to second and third positions respectively.
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