The new AI application has leapt to the second most downloaded application in the overall U.S. App Store rankings. Even more than OpenAI’s ChatGPT, now at No. 26 as of this writing. This shift comes on the heels of Gemini’s impressive performance in September, where it recorded a staggering 12.6 million downloads, marking a 45% month-over-month increase from August’s 8.7 million downloads. The announcement of the new Nano Banana AI model pushed it over the top with a frenzy of popularity. This hot new feature really supercharged user engagement and skyrocketed revenue.
From a financial performance standpoint, Gemini brought in $6.3 million in revenue under this new financial metric so far this year just from iOS devices. In August, the app pulled in blockbuster revenues of $1.6 million. Much of that success was due to the introduction of the Nano Banana model. In comparison, Gemini’s revenue in January was only $115,000, representing a staggering 1,291% growth in revenue as of August.
As of September 12, Gemini rightfully wears the crown as the reigning U.S. App Store’s number one app. This accomplishment lays further claim to its unquestioned supremacy in the market. The app’s recent financial figures indicate that it has accumulated $792,000 in revenue for September so far, putting it on track to match or even surpass August’s earnings.
What’s even more impressive is just how far the app has come given its inflammatory past. Gemini was released on Android in February 2024. Later that year, it really went viral, launching on iOS as well, and has since grown to 185.4 million downloads. To date, the app has been downloaded a stunning 103.7 million times just this year, an astounding testament to its popular pull among users.
In addition to these moments, Gemini’s rapid ascent has revealed the most important trend when it comes to AI applications today. As it stands today, there are no other dedicated AI apps in the top 10 of the App Store. This indisputable fact underscores Gemini’s strong position in a very crowded marketplace.