Mobile applications have been the center of innovation for quite some time now. Thanks to the upcoming technologies and ever-growing business demands, mobile applications are used by almost all businesses, and that too for almost everything.
However, new apps are released on the app stores every day and therefore it can be hard to choose from those million applications.
Therefore, we have narrowed down a list of the Top 21 most used and trending mobile applications that are used in Canada in 2025. These apps have different use cases and advantages and will be useful for you at some point or another.
Stop scrolling the endless list of apps in the app stores and have a look at this list to find the apps that can make your life easy and keep you entertained for hours.
Most Trending & Popular Android and iOS Apps in Canada 2025
1. Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is the company’s chat-based collaboration platform for startups and businesses of all sizes. The application brings remote teams together, providing a single online workspace for real-time communication, collaboration, and file sharing.
It is a hub for corporate work. It has all the functions that a team requires for effective and efficient communication. It has chat and threaded conversations, meetings, video conferences, calling, and content collaboration along with the power of Microsoft 365, and the ability to integrate all the apps that the business relies on or needs.
As many as 300 participants can join the group video call of Microsoft Teams. The app also allows easy access to share content or to share your screen while in the meeting. It also offers various filters, and the feature to blur or change the background during a meeting.
Mircosoft Teams Apps: App Store, Play Store
2. TikTok – Trends start here
TikTok is a short video uploading and sharing app developed by Beijing-based firm Byte Dance. One can do lip-sync of dialogues or songs, and they can also dance in these short videos.
TikTok challenges are used to promote songs, movies, products, and so on. A user spends 52 minutes a day on average on Tik Tok, scrolling through all the entertaining videos. About 90% of the users use this platform daily.
Many people have gained thousands of followers on TikTok and they have started earning from that. In short, it is a really fun way of spending time or one can also use their talent to earn from this app.
TikTok App: Google Play, App Store
3. Cash App
Cash app is a mobile payment service developed by Square Inc. It is used to transfer money to one another using the mobile app.
The users can also get a Visa Debit card of the cash app that they can use to make payments at various places or they can even use the card at an ATM to get cash. You just have to link your bank account to your Cash App Wallet.
A user can either use the phone number or the email address to send money to others, or they can use the unique username of the person that is known as $cashtage to transfer the money.
Cash App: Google Play, App Store
4. Discord – Talk, Video Chat, and Hangout with Friends
Discord is an American instant messaging and VoIP application. It is a digital distribution platform designed for creating communities ranging from gamers to education and businesses, and so on.
Discord is a group chatting platform that was originally developed for gamers, but it has now become a one-for-all platform that is used by various communities. Discord is divided into servers. Each server has its own members, topics, rules, and channels.
In short, it is an app that allows you to create a server that can be used by you and the members to text, voice, or video chat. You can join the community or topic server that you like to get into the discussion. You can also share videos, music, images, and more. There are thousands of Discord servers available and therefore you can join as many servers as you like.
Discord App: Google Play, App Store
5. DoorDash – Food Delivery
DoorDash is an American on-demand Food Delivery service startup that works as an intermediary between local restaurants and local consumers. One can use the app to order food online and to get it delivered to their doorstep. The app can also be used to register yourself as a food deliverer. And of course, the restaurants can use this app to get listed.
According to a November 2019 report from the consumer analytics firm Second Measure, it’s the most popular app-based food delivery service in the U.S., ahead of Uber Eats and GrubHub.
The app also provides services like Dashpass(Which can be used for free food delivery above a certain amount and to get special deals) and DashMart (used to order ingredients for the food).
DoorDash App: Google Play, App Store
6. Disney+
Disney+ is an American subscription on-demand video streaming service that has content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geography, and many others. It is owned and operated by DTCI, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Disney+ focuses on family entertainment content.
One can use the app to have access to hours and hours of entertainment. You will get cartoons, movies, series, limited-series, on the Disney+ App. You can even download the videos for offline viewing. The app can also be synced to your television to view the videos on a bigger screen.
Disney+ App: Google Play, App Store
7. Netflix
Netflix is the heart of Entertainment!
Netflix is a subscription-based on-demand video streaming service that allows you to watch movies, series, TV Serials, Amine, and many more on your mobile device. There are no commercials and you can watch the content present on Netflix anytime. You can also download the videos to view them offline.
Netflix is the hub of creating original content and therefore you will get various series and movies every day. You can sync the Netflix app to your TV to view the videos on a bigger screen. There is so much content on Netflix that one person cannot see it all in their lifetime. It is a one-stop for your video entertainment.
Netflix App: Google Play, App Store
8. Tubi Free Movies
Tubi Free Movies is a video streaming app. The service has more than 20,000 movies and TV shows available. Currently, Tubi has 33 million active users.
Tubi Free Movies as the name suggests is a free video streaming app. However, to support itself, Tubi shows advertisements to users. The advertisements are not as frequent as shown on cable TV, yet, to see a series or movie you have to see various advertisements too.
The app will recommend videos based on the ones that you view. You can also create a list of all the videos that you wish to watch and you can also add upcoming videos to the list.
Tubi Free Movies App: Google Play, App Store
9. HBO Max – Stream HBO, TV, Movies, and more
HBO Max is an American subscription video-on-demand streaming service from AT&T’s WarnerMedia.
The streaming service allows you to watch all your favorite HBO shows including The Game of Thrones and Chernobyl, whenever you want on your phone. There are various scripted and unscripted series, competition shows, documentaries, animation for kids and adults, and much more. It is a complete package for all age groups by none other than HBO.
The app contained 10,000 hours of content on the day it was launched and it has added many new additions every week.
HBO Max App: Google Play, App Store
10. Twitch – Multiplayer games and Esports
Twitch is a video streaming platform that is used by streamers to stream their favorite games which comment on the same. The gamer will show themselves using the webcam and they will share the screen of them playing live.
The users can use this platform to either stream themselves playing the game, or they can use this platform to see other players playing. The most fun part is the commentary of the players.
Twitch has grown to be the largest live-streaming platform of its kind, and more than 15 million log in every day to watch their favourite streamers stream their games.
Twitch App: Google Play, App Store
11. Google One
Google one is a paid service by Google that lets you increase the storage limit beyond the free 15 GB that Google Drive offers.
One can use Google One to increase storage capacity. You can manage your storage plans including Google Drive, Gmail, and original quality photos saved in Google Photos. You can also use this to save a backup of your device. The plan that you select is shared among users and therefore with one plan, you can increase the storage capacity of 5 users.
Another perk is that Google One gives you access to Google Experts, who can help you with anything related to Google products and services.
Google One App: Google Play
12. Tinder – Match. Chat. Date. Your Way
Tinder is a dating app that can be used to find your partner. The app is really simple to use.
You have to sign in and add some photos and info of yours. Once you are done, you get to see all the people who are on Tinder according to your preference. If you like someone, swipe right, and if you do not like someone, swipe left.
You cannot talk to anyone unless they like you back. If you both like each other, it will be shown as a match and now you can talk to the person. Tinder boasts 50 million daily users and therefore there are plenty of people and chances for you to find your partner.
Tinder App: Google Play, App Store
Above all 12 mobile apps are currently trending in 2025. We have tried and tested every app and after we have created the list of top trending mobile apps.
13. Temu – Shop Like A Billionaire
Boston-based retailer Temu, which operates under the branding name “Shop Like a Billionaire”, is a sister company to the Chinese social commerce platform Pinduoduo. After launching in September 2022, Temu made its first big splash with an ad during the Super Bowl 2023.
The Temu digital marketplace offers over 250 categories of products at some of the lowest prices you will find online. By providing a safe and inclusive platform for buyers and sellers, the app allows you to shop with confidence and find the low prices you want without compromising.
As part of Temu’s ongoing commitment to affordability, the app hosts regular seasonal sales and promotions. You can often get free delivery and unimaginable discounts of around 80% off on many products on this app.
14. Nova – ChatGPT AI Chatbot
Powered by ChatGPT & GPT-3.5 Turbo, Nova is a revolutionary AI chatbot You’ll feel like you’re chatting with a knowledgeable friend thanks to AI technology’s ability to understand your questions and generate human-like responses. The program can even recommend a book or a movie for you to watch!
Nova works as your Personal Assistance and can answer any question with human-like responses. You can get help for your homework or project, get your written work proofread, or get AI writing assistance with Nova. The possibilities are unlimited with Nova, download the app and you will be amazed by the results!
15. Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast is the weather app that comes pre-downloaded with all Android devices and is the app that arguably hosts the most used widget in the world.
Weather Forecast App provides arm’s length information about meteorological conditions. The weather data in your area appears directly on the screen of your smartphone or tablet. Find out what the latest weather forecasts are and get dynamic satellite data.
Detailed weather forecasts worldwide and severe weather alerts. Stay informed and confident with daily temperature updates. “Weather Forecast” includes reliable data that can be used 15 days in advance to plan your trip.
16. SHEIN – Shopping Online
SHEIN is an online shopping platform for fashion and accessories – featuring styles for women, men, and kids including dresses, tops, swimwear, shoes, accessories, and more. SHEIN app is a one-stop destination for fashionistas. The company was founded in 2008 and mainly focuses on women’s fashion and lifestyle.
Shein sells cheap, really cheap clothing. It is estimated that a dress sold on Shein costs half as much as one sold by Zara. Thanks to good quality products, great style, and cheap rates, In May of 2021 Shein became the most downloaded shopping app on iOS and Android in the United States, with Amazon coming in second.
Top 5 all-time popular apps
Here are some ever-green apps that are not listed above as these apps need no introduction. However, if you still don’t have the below-mentioned apps, you should download them now.
1. Instagram
Instagram is a social media app which mainly uses to upload and share photos/videos.
Once you upload a photo to your profile, it will be visible to all the users that follow you. They can now like and comment on your photo. Likewise, if you follow someone, you will be able to see all their photos and videos.
Instagram also has Reels, which are small videos like TikTok. You can also DM (Direct Message) to users to chat with them. You can also share posts, videos, memes, reels, etc. With 1 Billion+ users, the app has so much to offer, that you will never be bored.
2. Whatsapp
Whatsapp is an instant messaging app that can be used to chat, voice calls, or video calls with other Whatsapp users.
You can use this app to send photos, videos, documents, locations, contacts, and many more attachments. The app is great for instant messaging and as the app has 2 billion + users, you will find many of your contacts on Whatsapp.
It also allows users to upload their Status. Status is a photo or video that you can upload on Whatsapp for 24 hours and this can be seen by all the people who have your number.
3. Facebook Messenger
Messenger is an instant messaging app by Facebook that can be used to send messages to all your Facebook friends, or to your contacts that use Facebook Messenger.
One can use this to chat, voice calls, video calls, and send emojis, files, photos, videos, and many other media forms. There are various themes available to customize your chat screen. As there are 2 billion + Facebook users, this app is quite handy to talk with them.
4. Facebook
Facebook is the biggest social media app worldwide. It boasts 2.7 billion monthly active users.
Facebook is a photo and video uploading and sharing app. Facebook also has stories in which one can upload a photo or video for 24 hours. The app also supports going live. Facebook has a marketplace that uses it to sell and buy various products and services.
5. Snapchat Inc.
Snapchat is a messaging app that added a modern AI twist to the messages. Rather than sending simple messages, Snapchat used Snaps. A snap is a picture that you take and then you type the message in that picture.
Snapchat is also used to upload and share stories. Anything that you upload on Snapchat will delete after 24 hours. The messages are deleted once they are seen or after 24 hours. If one wishes to save the messages, one has to save one-by-one all the messages.
Snapchat offers amazing filters to make your photos more amazing.
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Conclusion
The apps mentioned above are the most popular mobile apps as in some way or another in 2025, they are really helpful to the users. Some apps use for entertainment, some for basic needs like food, and some for social networking. Apps have become an inseparable part of our daily lives and they have become a very useful force in facilitating our lives.
If you think we missed an app that deserved to be on this list, do let us know in the comment section!
