ChatGPT's mobile app just had its biggest month yet | TechCrunch

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the recent surge in revenue for OpenAI's ChatGPT mobile app, driven by the launch of the new GPT-4o "omni" model. It provides details on the app's revenue growth, new features, and subscriber additions.

🙋 Q&A

[01] ChatGPT App Revenue Growth

1. What has driven the recent surge in revenue for the ChatGPT mobile app?

• The launch of OpenAI's new GPT-4o "omni" model in May has sent the ChatGPT app's revenue soaring.
• The app pulled in $28 million in net revenue from the App Store and Google Play in July, a new record.
• With GPT-4o, ChatGPT gained the ability to handle text, speech and video, as well as faster response times and more natural, human-like interactions.
• Demand for these new features drove a 40% increase in ChatGPT app revenue growth in May.

2. How has the app's revenue growth performed over the past few months?

• Before app store fees, ChatGPT's app had grossed $28.9 million in May, $34 million in June, and $39.9 million in July.
• While the growth has slowed slightly since May, revenue continues to climb at a healthy pace.

3. What new milestone has the app reached in terms of paying subscribers?

• With the revenue generated in July, Appfigures estimates ChatGPT saw the addition of 2 million new paying subscribers, another new record for the mobile app.

[02] ChatGPT's New Advanced Voice Mode

1. What new feature has been added to ChatGPT?

• The arrival of ChatGPT's new Advanced Voice Mode, which offers nearly real-time, realistic voice interactions.

2. How does Appfigures expect this new feature to impact the app's growth?

• Appfigures expects the new Advanced Voice Mode to drive continued growth in the months to come.