ChatGPT Mobile App Surpasses $2 Billion in Revenue, Outpaces Rivals by 30 Times

ChatGPT’s mobile app has rapidly emerged as a dominant player in the AI-powered assistant market, generating $2 billion in global revenue since its launch in May 2023, according to multiple industry analyses [1][2][3]. The app has outperformed its main competitors—Claude, Copilot, and Grok—by a factor of approximately 30 in terms of mobile revenue, highlighting its strong user adoption and monetization strategy [1]. As of July 2025, the app has earned $1.35 billion in user spending this year alone, marking a 673% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [4]. This growth translates into an average monthly revenue of $193 million, up from just $25 million in the previous year [4].

The app has also seen a surge in downloads, with over 690 million units downloaded globally since its release in May 2023. In 2025 alone, it has been downloaded over 318 million times, reflecting a 2.8 times increase compared to the same period in 2024 [5]. India has the highest number of installations, accounting for 13.7% of total global downloads, while the United States follows with 10.3%. Monthly downloads have grown significantly, rising from an average of 16 million in the first half of 2024 to 45 million in the same period in 2025 [5].

Geographically, the U.S. remains the largest revenue generator for the app, contributing 38% of total income. Germany ranks second, with 5.3% of the app’s revenue. The global average cost per install is $2.91, but this rises to $10 in the U.S., indicating a more aggressive marketing and monetization strategy in the region [5].

In contrast, ChatGPT’s closest rival, Grok, has struggled to gain traction. As of July 2025, Grok had generated only $25.6 million in revenue—just 1.9% of ChatGPT’s total user spending. This gap is partially attributed to Grok’s delayed mobile app launch, with its iOS version only becoming available in January 2025 and its Android version in March [5].

Experts attribute ChatGPT’s success to its early entry into the mobile AI space and its effective integration into users' daily routines. The app’s ability to attract a large and active user base, combined with a monetization model that includes subscriptions and in-app purchases, has driven its impressive financial performance [5].

ChatGPT’s mobile app not only demonstrates the commercial potential of AI-powered tools but also reflects the increasing consumer demand for smart, on-demand digital services. As the AI app market continues to expand, its performance sets a high benchmark for other players in the field [2].

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[1] ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/chatgpt-s-mobile-app-has-generated-2b-to-date-earns-291-per-install/ar-AA1KBcBF)

[2] ChatGPT Mobile App Surpasses $2 Billion in User Spending (https://mlq.ai/news/chatgpt-mobile-app-surpasses-2-billion-in-user-spending/)

[3] ChatGPT's Gold Rush – Mobile App Has Generated $2B (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/chatgpt-s-gold-rush-mobile-app-has-generated-2b-to-date/ar-AA1KB6GA)

[4] ChatGPT Mobile App Revenue Reaches $2 Billion Globally (https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28473557033073)

[5] ChatGPT Mobile Revenue Tops $2B; Outpaces All AI Rivals (https://coinpaper.com/10543/chat-gpt-mobile-app-has-brought-open-ai-nearly-2-billion-since-launch)

[6] $2 billion and counting: Here's how much ChatGPT's mobile app has generated for OpenAI to date (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/2-billion-and-counting-heres-how-much-chatgpts-mobile-app-has-generated-for-openai-to-date/articleshow/123331745.cms)