India’s digital productivity space is being redefined as AI-powered tools and essential government services dominate app store rankings. According to the latest listings (as of August 9, 2025) on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, a mix of AI chatbots, telecom utilities, and public service apps have emerged as the top five free productivity apps in the country.
Top 5 Free Productivity Apps on Google Play Store (Android)
1. ChatGPT: OpenAI’s powerful AI chatbot continues to lead the Android productivity segment, offering users assistance in everything from content creation to coding support.
2. MyJio – Reliance Jio’s official app ranks second, serving as a one-stop hub for mobile recharges, data usage tracking, Jio services, and entertainment bundles.
3. Perplexity: The AI-powered research assistant has climbed rapidly to the third position, boosted by a recent Airtel offer providing a free one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro for all Airtel users.
4. AadhaarFaceRD: At fourth place, this app is essential for Aadhaar face authentication, used especially for remote KYC and government-linked services.
5. UMANG: Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance stands fifth, offering access to over 1,500 government services in multiple Indian languages.
Top 5 Free Productivity Apps on Apple App Store (iOS)
1. Perplexity: Riding the wave of the Airtel deal, Perplexity ranks #1 on iOS, making it the most downloaded productivity app among iPhone users in India.
2. ChatGPT: OpenAI’s ChatGPT app continues to hold strong at second position, with widespread use among students, professionals, and creators.
3. UMANG: The official platform for accessing Indian government services takes the third spot, showcasing demand for digital public service access among iOS users.
4. DigiLocker: Although it ranks sixth on Android, the digital document wallet climbs to fourth place on iOS, driven by adoption for secure access to PAN, Aadhaar, driving licenses, and more.
5. MyJio: Rounding off the list at fifth, MyJio remains a staple for Reliance users to manage mobile services, despite slightly lower ranking compared to Android.
From AI chatbots to government portals, the rankings reflect India’s rapidly evolving digital habits. Perplexity's meteoric rise highlights how strategic offers can sway app adoption trends, while the sustained popularity of apps like UMANG and DigiLocker show the country’s growing reliance on digital governance.
