As India is in its fourth phase of lockdown, mobile phones are becoming best friends for the people staying at home. Thanks to the various apps on our smartphones which have helped common people to endure the mental pressure occurred during the times of pandemic. Let's look at the top 5 applications downloaded by Indians during the lockdown:
1) TikTok
In March 2020, TikTok was the most downloaded app in the world. In the weeks leading up to the lockdown, During the lockdown, it gained further 14.1 million users, falling second only to Zoom. Just before the lockdown (March 11 to March 25), the short video sharing platform had over 18.9 million downloads. TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, and in 2019, it followed WhatsApp in terms of overall downloads worldwide. One of the reasons for the app’s popularity is its short-form video format that allows users to upload and share content without the same effort you would have to put into a full-length video on other platforms.
2)Zoom
Despite various controversies related to its security, ZOOM is among the most downloaded apps in the country during the COVID-19 lockdown. It is largely used for group video calls, currently among the primary methods of socializing. As people are doing 'work from home' the application helps the employees to attend the meeting via video conferencing. As per US-based app analytics firm Sensor Tower, Zoom only had about 125,000 users before the lockdown began. Between March 11 to 25, Zoom acquired about 3.6 million users, a figure that more than quadrupled to 14.5 million in the following two weeks. However, the government has banned the app for official use because of various privacy concerns.
3) Aarogya Setu App
In a pursuit to track coronavirus patients, GOI launched Aarogya Setu App. As per Google Play Store, Aarogya Setu was downloaded over 50 million times since April 22. One of the reasons for this is that it helps users identify areas where people may have tested positive for COVID-19. The app also lets you take a test on a regular basis to check if you have symptoms of the virus.
4)Ludo King
Ludo King is a digital form of age-old ludo. It is a multiplayer game based on the popular board game. The game can be played in different modes including single-player, offline multiplayer, online multiplayer, and more. Ludo King also boasts a real-time chat feature, check statistics, options to save the previous game and themes to enhance the overall experience. Ludo King’s userbase almost tripled to 9.5 million during the lockdown, up from 3.7 million from March 1 to March 11. Since March 1, Ludo King has received more downloads than PUBG Mobile, which is one of India’s most popular mobile games.
5) UVideo
UVideo is an app that provides video statuses for WhatsApp. UVideo allows you to download high-quality videos for WhatsApp and share them as your status. The app also has a bunch of features to make the overall experience more entertaining. As per the Sensor Tower, UVideo gained popularity during the lockdown, hitting 8.6 million users between March 25 to April 10. The app currently has over 50 million users worldwide.