BREAKING: Temu tops US Apple app store’s downloads for second year

Temu, the popular e-commerce app owned by China’s PDD Holdings, topped Apple’s list of the most downloaded free apps on the U.S. iOS store for the second consecutive year, showcasing the success of Chinese apps in the world’s largest consumer market.

ByteDance’s TikTok ranked third, despite concerns over its future in the U.S., while Temu competitor and fast-fashion giant Shein ranked 12th.

According to StatCounter data, Apple’s iOS holds over 56% of the U.S. mobile phone market.