The Year's Most Downloaded Apps on Google Play

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 12 Dec 2014

The most downloaded game on Google Play this 2014 is Candy Crush Saga, followed by Don’t Tap The White Tile, Farm Heroes Saga, Subway Surfers, and Clash of Clans.

And now, here’s a look at some of the other apps that captured the public’s attention this year – presented by category, of course.

Google Play 2014 – Most Downloaded Education App

Duolingo is the most downloaded education app of 2014 on Google Play. Get this app and it will help you learn a new language: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and more.

The college-quality Duolingo app is offered for the great price of free (no fees, no ads). It is available for Android and it is also available for iOS and Windows Phone.

Visit Duolingo’s official website here. Buy Duolingo gear here.



Google Play 2014 – Most Downloaded Social App

I’m sure it comes as no surprise when I tell you that Facebook is the most downloaded social app on Google Play this year. It has been downloaded more 23 million times by Android users around the world. I'm not even going to bother posting download links, because you probably already have Facebook on your mobile.

Google Play 2014 – Most Downloaded Fitness App

MyFitnessPal Calorie Counter, the most downloaded fitness app of 2014 on Google Play, has helped millions of people count calories and lose weight. It features a database with nutrition and calorie information for more than 4 million foods.

MyFitnessPal is available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.

Visit MyFitnessPal’s official website for more info.

Google Play 2014 – Most Downloaded Entertainment App

Netflix is the most downloaded entertainment app on Google Play this 2014. And for good reason. With Netflix on your Android device you can conveniently access and view your favorite movies and TV shows.

Get Netflix for your Android device from Google Play here.

Google Play 2014 – Most Downloaded Music App

Even though it is only available only in a few regions, Pandora is the most downloaded music app on Google Play this year. 1.8 million Android users downloaded the Pandora app – and 1.2 billion gave it a 5-star rating.

Pandora is available for Android, iOS and Windows Phone – but only in the US, Australia and New Zealand.

Google Play 2014 – Most Downloaded Sports App

NFL Mobile provides easy access to breaking news, custom team news, in-game highlights, live game scores, and more.

Get NFL Mobile from Google Play here.

Google Play 2014 – Most Downloaded Photography App

Flipagram’s mission is to “help people of the world tell stories with the photos, videos and music on their phones.” Get the Flipagram app and use it to create short videos from your Facebook, Instagram and Camera Roll photos. The videos are accompanied by your favorite music.

Flipagram is available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.

Visit the official Flipagram website to check out some featured Flipagrams.



Google Play 2014 – Most Downloaded Travel App

Millions and millions of people rely on TripAdvisor to access reviews and opinions from fellow travelers. The app also provides access to photos, maps, booking options, restaurant recommendations, and more. No wonder then that TripAdvisor is the most downloaded travel app of 2014 on Google Play.

Get TripAdvisor for Android from Google Play here.
Check out this link for more TripAdvisor apps.

In related news, Google recently presented the most popular videos on YouTube this 2014.

In more related news, Apple presented the most popular games and apps on iTunes this 2014.



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