3 6 Ke·2025-09-17 02:32Core Insights - The article highlights a significant divergence between user preferences and monetization in the AI application market, particularly contrasting the popularity of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT with practical AI tools that users are willing to pay for [1][2][4]. Global AI Application Market - ChatGPT leads the global download rankings with an estimated monthly download of 99.9 million and a monthly revenue of $15.26 million, dominating the market [2][20]. - In contrast, the Chinese market shows a preference for practical applications, with Meitu Xiuxiu generating a monthly revenue of $862,000, indicating a strong inclination towards image and video creation tools over chatbots [2][4]. US Market Dynamics - The US market is characterized by a competitive landscape among major players like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, where the strongest underlying models dictate market leadership [6][7]. - The download and revenue rankings in the US are closely aligned, reflecting a willingness among users to pay for superior intelligence [7][8]. Chinese Market Characteristics - The Chinese market is marked by a practical approach, with a focus on applications that address specific user needs, such as image and video creation tools [8][12]. - Major players include ByteDance, Meitu, and Tencent, with a significant gap between download, active user, and revenue rankings, indicating a fragmented market [9][10]. Indian Market Trends - The Indian market features a mix of global and Chinese applications, with a notable presence of image and video editing tools among the top downloads [15][35]. - The strategy of Chinese developers focuses on lightweight, specialized AI tools to penetrate emerging markets, avoiding direct competition with US giants in LLMs [16][15]. Conclusion - The AI application market in 2025 reveals a complex interplay between technology and user demand, where the ability to meet specific user needs may determine long-term success [17].