GOV.UK: iPhone vs Android
GOV.UK by Government Digital Service is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
GOV.UK at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free official mobile application from the UK Government Digital Service that provides secure access to government services, personalized content, and an experimental AI chat tool for citizens. The app is currently ranked #3 in the GB Reference Free category, indicating strong visibility despite a low user rating of 2.7 stars based on 93 reviews.
Similar apps: Gov.uk (Web), IRS2Go, Service NSW
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
GOV.UK downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where GOV.UK's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 2.7 ★ | 95 |
| Google Play | 3.1 ★ | – |
| Both stores | 2.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 95 |
What users say about GOV.UK
From recent reviews.
About GOV.UK
Sign-in securely using One Login, and personalise your GOV.UK experience by choosing the topics most important to you.
Get quick answers to questions using GOV.UK Chat, a new experimental AI tool available in the GOV.UK app.
Enter your postcode to link to your local council’s services directly from your homepage.
Enable push notifications to stay informed about things like important dates and deadlines, services you might find useful, and new app features.
Search for GOV.UK content, with a record of pages you’ve visited making it easier and quicker to return to content you need.
The GOV.UK app delivers an experience of government that’s built around you. This is just the start: with personalisation, security and innovation at the heart of what we do, the app will transform how you interact with the UK government, making life more convenient and giving you your time back.
GOV.UK iPhone
GOV.UK is #3 in Reference Free in United Kingdom and charting in 1 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
GOV.UK at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free official mobile application from the UK Government Digital Service that provides secure access to government services, personalized content, and an experimental AI chat tool for citizens. The app is currently ranked #3 in the GB Reference Free category, indicating strong visibility despite a low user rating of 2.7 stars based on 93 reviews.
Similar apps: Gov.uk (Web), IRS2Go, Service NSW
GOV.UK on the App Store
App details
GOV.UK downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where GOV.UK's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ReferenceFree | #3 |
Apps near GOV.UK on the chart
Reference Free, around #3.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about GOV.UK
From recent reviews.
About GOV.UK
Sign-in securely using One Login, and personalise your GOV.UK experience by choosing the topics most important to you.
Get quick answers to questions using GOV.UK Chat, a new experimental AI tool available in the GOV.UK app.
Enter your postcode to link to your local council’s services directly from your homepage.
Enable push notifications to stay informed about things like important dates and deadlines, services you might find useful, and new app features.
Search for GOV.UK content, with a record of pages you’ve visited making it easier and quicker to return to content you need.
The GOV.UK app delivers an experience of government that’s built around you. This is just the start: with personalisation, security and innovation at the heart of what we do, the app will transform how you interact with the UK government, making life more convenient and giving you your time back.
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GOV.UK Android
GOV.UK is #70 in Tools Free on Google Play in United Kingdom and charting in 1 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
GOV.UK on Google Play
App details
GOV.UK downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where GOV.UK's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ToolsFree | #70 |
Apps near GOV.UK on the chart
Tools Free, around #70.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
About GOV.UK
Sign-in securely using One Login, and personalise your GOV.UK experience by choosing the topics most important to you.
Get quick answers to questions using GOV.UK Chat, a new experimental AI tool available in the GOV.UK app.
Enter your postcode to link to your local council’s services directly from your homepage.
Enable push notifications to stay informed about things like important dates and deadlines, services you might find useful, and new app features.
Search for GOV.UK content, with a record of pages you’ve visited making it easier and quicker to return to content you need.
The GOV.UK app delivers an experience of government that’s built around you. This is just the start: with personalisation, security and innovation at the heart of what we do, the app will transform how you interact with the UK government, making life more convenient and giving you your time back.