Finnish apps have gained significant popularity in recent years, with many of them being downloaded millions of times by users around the world. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most downloaded Finnish apps as well as explore their features and capabilities. The descriptions were made with the help of Finnish company reviews about apps in Finland.
Helsinki City Bikes
One of the most popular Finnish apps is called “Helsinki City Bikes”. It is an app that allows users to locate and rent bikes from the Helsinki City Bike system. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices and has been downloaded over a million times.
You can locate the nearest bike station, check the availability of bikes, and rent a bike using your phone. The app also includes a map feature that shows the location of all the bike stations in the city.
Angry Birds
Another popular Finnish app is called “Angry Birds”. It was developed by Rovio Entertainment, a company that was started in 2003. Many games have been issued based on the Angry Birds franchise. The first installment was launched in 2009.
“Angry Birds” is a physics-based puzzle game in which players use a slingshot to launch birds at structures to knock them down and defeat the enemy pigs. The game has been downloaded over 500 million times and has spawned numerous spin-off games and merchandise.
Runtastic
“Runtastic,” an app developed by the Finnish company Runtastic, is another popular Finnish app that has been downloaded millions of times. The app is a fitness tracker that allows users to track their workouts, monitor their progress, and set goals. It includes features such as GPS tracking, a heart rate monitor, and the ability to track over 50 different activities. “Runtastic” is available for both iOS and Android devices.
Read more about fitness apps later.
Wolt
Another popular Finnish app is called “Wolt”. It is a food delivery service that allows users to order food from restaurants and have it delivered to their doorstep. The app is available in over 120 cities in 24 countries. It has been downloaded by over 10 million consumers. “Wolt” allows users to browse menus, place orders, and track the status of their delivery in real time. It can be utilized on devices that run on iOS and Android.
Slush
“Slush” is an app developed by the Finnish company Slush. It is a popular event app that allows users to plan and attend events; such as conferences, festivals, and trade shows. “Slush” allows users to browse events, create a personalized schedule, and network with other attendees.
Most Downloaded Apps in Finland in 2022
Below are the most downloaded apps in Finland in 2022. I listed 20 apps along with the names of their developers.
- Aktia ID – Aktia Bank Abp
- Tuntihinta – Fingrid Oyj
- MobilePay – MobilePay A/S
- Monster Demolition – SayGames Ltd
- Epassi – Epassi
- Hero Clash: Playtime Go – Glaciers Game
- Cap Cut – Bytedance Pte.
- MTV Katsomo – MTV3
- Microsoft Authenticator – Microsoft Corporation
- Lensa: Photo/Pictures Editor – Prisma
- Subway – Subway International BV
- TikTok – TikTok Pte. Ltd.
- Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Corporation
- S-mobiili – S-Pankki Oyj
- Sähköseuranta – Koodimetsä
- Oma Helen – Helen Oy
- Wolt Delivery – Wolt Enterprises Oy
- Matkahuolto Paketit – Oy Matkahuolto Ab
- R-kioski – R-kioski Oy
- Oma Fortum – Fortum Suomi
Other notable apps that are well-known in Finland are Budbee, Samsung Smart Switch, Stumble Guys, Words of Wonders, Neste, HSL – tickets & route planner, etc. Such apps have garnered millions of downloads in just one year.
