Google’s Gemini iOS app has reached the top spot in the Top Free Apps chart on the App Store in several countries, marking a significant milestone for the chatbot as it surpasses previous leaders.
The app’s rise to the top has been noted by Logan Kilpatrick, product lead for Google AI Studio and Gemini API, and verified by Gadgets 360 staff, who found that Gemini remained at the top of the charts in India and the US on Monday morning. It also ranked second in Canada and the UK.
The surge in popularity coincides with recent updates to the Gemini chatbot, including the introduction of the “Nano Banana” image editing tool at the end of August. This feature allows users to upload and make inline edits to images while maintaining character consistency and selectively removing elements, addressing common challenges in AI image manipulation.
The Nano Banana feature is available to all Gemini users, with paid users benefiting from higher rate limits. Google has been rapidly introducing new features to Gemini, including live voice translation in the Google Translate app and a Gemini-powered language coaching tool designed to aid users in language learning and practice. These advancements are likely contributing factors to Gemini’s increased popularity and its rise to the top of the App Store charts.
