Key Takeaways
- ChatGPT hit $3 billion in mobile revenue just 31 months after launch.
- The app launched in May 2023 on iOS and Android.
- 2025 alone accounted for $2.48 billion in spending, up 408 percent year over year.
- TikTok took 58 months to reach the same revenue level.
- ChatGPT surpassed Disney+ and HBO Max, which needed over 40 months.
- Subscriptions include ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) and ChatGPT Pro ($200/month).
OpenAI’s ChatGPT mobile app has reached a major financial milestone, surpassing $3 billion in lifetime consumer spending just 31 months after its debut. According to app analytics firm Appfigures, no comparable consumer app in recent years has reached that level of revenue so quickly.
The growth curve has steepened dramatically in 2025. Users spent an estimated $2.48 billion on the mobile app this year alone, a massive jump from $487 million in 2024. In its first year, ChatGPT’s mobile revenue was modest by comparison, bringing in just under $43 million, before accelerating sharply as paid AI subscriptions went mainstream.
Much of the spending comes from monthly subscriptions across iOS and Android. These include ChatGPT Plus, priced at $20 per month, and ChatGPT Pro, a $200 per month tier aimed at heavy users and professionals. The numbers suggest millions of consumers now see enough value in AI assistants to pay recurring fees.
ChatGPT’s pace stands out even among major consumer platforms. TikTok needed 58 months to reach $3 billion in mobile spending, while streaming services like Disney+ and HBO Max took more than 40 months. The comparison highlights how quickly AI tools have moved from novelty to everyday utility.
Among AI competitors, xAI’s Grok has shown strong early momentum but remains far behind. By mid-2025, Grok had generated about $25.6 million in mobile revenue, compared with $1.35 billion for ChatGPT over a similar timeframe.
The revenue milestone arrives as OpenAI expands ChatGPT into a broader platform. This week, the company launched an in-app marketplace that allows developers to submit and publish applications directly inside ChatGPT. Early partners include Spotify, DoorDash, and Zillow, giving users new ways to interact with services without leaving the chatbot.
OpenAI is also testing Instant Checkout, which lets U.S. users purchase products from Etsy sellers and Shopify merchants directly within conversations. While developers currently monetize through external links, the company says it is exploring new options such as digital goods and in-app purchases.
Together, these moves signal that ChatGPT is evolving beyond a standalone app into a full ecosystem, with subscriptions, commerce, and third-party apps all contributing to its rapidly growing business.
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