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THE TOP 20 MOST POPULAR FREE APPS IN AUSTRALIA 2026
The top 20 most popular apps in Australia in 2026 list.
Australia’s top 20 most downloaded free apps in Australia.
The top 20 most used free Android and IOS apps in Australia ranking list.
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THE TOP 20 MOST POPULAR FREE APPS IN AUSTRALIA 2026 – LIST
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THE TOP 20 MOST DOWNLOADED FREE APPS IN AUSTRALIA 2026
20. Everyday Rewards app
The EveryDay Rewards app is part of one of the most popular loyalty programs in Australia. Owned by Woolworths (a big supermarket chain in Australia), the app allows members to collect and view their rewards points when they make purchases at Woolworths supermarkets, BWS (Bootle shops), Big W (Department stores) or Caltex (fuel stations).
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19. Australia Post app
The Australia Post app allows Australians to track parcels, manage deliveries on the go and pay bills if they want to. The app also makes it easy for Australians to find Australian Post offices, opening and delivery hours (including Sundays) and street posting boxes.
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18. Zoom app
The Zoom app usage skyrocketed due to the past year’s lockdowns as people needed an easy way to communicate for work and with friends. Australians use the Zoom app for team video chat and video meetings.
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17. Disney app
The Disney+ app is one of the most popular movie apps in Australia. The Disney+ app gives Australians movies for any mood from movie producers such as Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star.
Australians can watch the latest Disney movie releases, originals, throwbacks and classics through the app.
Disney’s GroupWatch feature is popular among subscribers in Australia.
Disney is one of the most popular brands on TikTok
16. Spotify app
The Spotify app is one of the most popular music apps in Australia. The Spotify app is used by Australians to find and listen to music and podcasts on their mobile phones and tablets.
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15. Uber Eats app
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Uber Eats is one of the most used food delivery apps in Australia as it can deliver delicious food easily.
Through the Uber Eats app, Australias get the food they want from their preferred restaurants.
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14. Google Maps app
Google Maps is the most downloaded app in Australia for navigation.
The Google Maps app allows Australians to find places easier and faster than other apps or physical maps. Australians enjoy real-time GPS navigation, traffic and public transport info and business locations including supermarkets, pharmacies, hospitals, fuel stations and other important places.
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13. Gmail app
The Gmail app is used by Australians who want real-time notifications when they get an email.
With the Gmail app, Australians can make Gmail the default email app on their iOS device.
The Gmail app also offers integrations with Google Chat, Google Spaces, Google Calendar and video calling through Google Meet.
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12. Netflix app
Australians use the Netflix app to watch some of the most talked about shows, series, documentaries and movies.
With the Netflix app, Australians can watch while they are travelling, commuting or just taking a break.
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11. Facebook app
The Facebook app is not as popular as it used to be but continues to be one of the most downloaded apps in Australia.
Australians are now using Facebook especially to follow and participate in niche groups and follow news and updates from brands and local government agencies. The Facebook app is also popular to find and follow local events in Australia.
Australians are realising their content on Facebook is seen by just an average of 1% of their Facebook friends. they are moving to other social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.
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Other popular free apps in Australia
- CapCut app. Owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is a video-editing application tailored for TikTok. Similar to its Chinese domestic version – Jianying – CapCut provides personalised video editing for TikTok, such as adding features including filters, subtitles, sound effects and video transition effects. CapCut has surpassed 500 million downloads on Google Pay. As of the end of April, this app ranked fifth in total downloads through the Apple App Store Australia, while its sister app, TikTok, held the top position.
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- Temu app. One of the most popular apps in Australia at the moment is Temu. After a popular Temu’s Super Bowl advertisement, the Google Search Index of this shopping app skyrocketed on the same day. Temu is owned by the Chinese e-commerce giant, Pinduoduo, which was founded in 2015. In China, Pinduoduo made a strong entry into the e-commerce market that had been dominated by Alibaba for over a decade. In 2020, with over 730 million monthly active users – that is 30 times the population of Australia – Pinduoduo surpassed Alibaba’s Taobao and became the most widely used shopping app in China. Temu offers clothing and electronic devices to garden supplies and car decorations – with a focus on low prices and global shipping. In April 2023, Temu has quickly taken the top place in the app ranking in both the Google Play and Apple App stores in Australia. According to market intelligence company, Sensor Tower, in April, Temu attracted 10 million downloads worldwide in the space of just one month. In the United States, Temu has surpassed Amazon and Walmart to become the most popular shopping app in less than a year since its launch.
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- Shein app. Shein is another shopping app that has gained a significant market share in Australia. Established in Nanjing, China, Shein experienced rapid expansion in Guangzhou before it relocated to Singapore in 2022. Shein relies on third-party suppliers from China for a small number of products and determines whether to repeat production based on sales performance. This coincides with the typical model of ‘fast fashion’, with only six per cent of inventory remaining in stock for more than 90 days. In 2022, Shein recorded 200 million global downloads, making it the most downloaded-shopping app of the year. It usually appears in the top 10 shopping apps’ ranking list in Australia.
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- Binge app. Binge is an Australian streaming service owned by Hubbl, a subsidiary of Foxtel. The service offers primarily entertainment content including television series and films.
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THE TOP 20 MOST DOWNLOADED IOS FREE GAMES APPS IN AUSTRALIA 2026
20. Gardenscapes
19. Draw Climber
18. BitLife – Life Simulator
17. Park Master
16. Homescapes
The top 25 most popular TikTok hashtags
15. 8 Ball Pool
14. Cube Surfer!
13. Mario Kart Tour
12. Ink Inc. – Tattoo Drawing
11. Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game
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10. Fishdom
9. Tangle Master 3D
8. Roblox. Roblox is also one of the top 25 trending hashtags on TikTok right now
7. Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles
6. Genshin Impact, an Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) developed by Chinese company miHoYo, or Ho Yoverse, the global publishing subsidiary, has gained a considerable share of the internet market.
5. Woodturning 3D
4. Call of Duty: Mobile
3. Brain Out
2. Subway Surfers
1. Among Us!
You can find the top apps by country on Appfigures.com, then click on the “top apps” section.
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🎬 Conclusion
So, you’re about to check some of these top 20 most popular free apps in Australia, likely to see what you can copy to make your app also popular in Aussie land. Smart move. 👍🏼
But just copying features of some of these top 20 most used apps in Australia there isn’t going to get you the downloads and new users you’re dreaming of 🙄 for your free app.
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