ChatGPT Mobile App Surpasses $2 Billion in Spending
Since its May 2023 launch, ChatGPT’s iOS and Android app has generated $2 billion in global consumer spending, according to Appfigures. This figure is around 30 times higher than the combined lifetime spending of competitors like Claude, Copilot, and Grok. So far in 2025, the app has earned $1.35 billion, marking a 673% year-over-year jump from the $174 million made in the same period of 2024. On average, ChatGPT now generates nearly $193 million per month, compared to just $25 million last year.
That growth places it far ahead of its closest rival. Grok has earned only $25.6 million this year, averaging $3.6 million per month. This is just 1.9% of ChatGPT’s monthly consumer spending. The numbers show that while competitors are growing, they remain far behind.
Market Reach and Consumer Behavior
This data highlights mobile traction rather than total revenue, since companies also make money via web subscriptions and APIs. Still, consumer spending patterns suggest strong momentum for ChatGPT. Grok, for example, faced hurdles because it initially launched through the X platform in November 2023 without stand-alone apps. It only introduced its iOS app in January 2025 and became available on Google Play in March.
Spending per download further shows ChatGPT’s dominance. The app averages $2.91 globally, compared with Claude at $2.55, Grok at $0.75, and Copilot at $0.28. In the U.S., ChatGPT’s spending per download is much higher at $10, accounting for 38% of total lifetime revenue. Germany ranks second with 5.3%.
Downloads Continue to Climb
Consumer demand is reflected in download numbers as well. To date, ChatGPT has been installed 690 million times globally, compared with Grok’s 39.5 million. Average monthly downloads now stand at 45 million, which is up 180% from the 16 million seen in January through July 2024.
In 2025, ChatGPT has already reached 318 million installs, which is 2.8 times higher than the 113 million recorded in the same period last year. By installs, India is the leading market with 13.7% of lifetime downloads, while the U.S. comes second at 10.3%.
