DeepSeek AI and topped the App Store’s top spot
By ForGeeks Sorry, ChatGPT!
In just a few days after launching the new DeepSeek R1, Chinese startup DeepSeek has managed to become the leader in the App Store, leaving ChatGPT behind. How did they do it?”
DeepSeek, the company behind their new artificial intelligence model DeepSeek R1, has been a resounding success. Their iOS mobile app quickly took the top spot in the Apple App Store, displacing OpenAI ChatGPT to the second position. What’s more, DeepSeek is already in the top 20 most popular apps on Google Play.
What’s the secret to DeepSeek R1’s success?”
DeepSeek claims that their model outperforms the competition on a host of key metrics. And judging by user reviews, it really does. In tests, the DeepSeek R1 performed well, not only helping you create web projects in minutes, but also improving your chess skills.
But it wasn’t just performance that made the difference. The real driver of its popularity has been DeepSeek’s open source code, as well as its accessibility. Users can use the app for free on smartphones or through the web platform. And for those who need access to the API, the company offers terms much more favorable than OpenAI.
And for those who need access to the API, the company offers terms much more favorable than OpenAI.
Accessibility and low iron requirements
One of the key features of DeepSeek is the ability to run it on relatively modest hardware. This sparked a flurry of activity on social media, with users sharing examples of using the model for complex tasks. Some commented that DeepSeek can handle projects requiring logical analysis faster and cheaper than other AIs.
The results speak for themselves: in just a few days, DeepSeek skyrocketed to the top of the App Store.
DeepSeek-R1 is here!
Performance on par with OpenAI-o1
Fully open-source model & technical report
MIT licensed: Distill & commercialize freely!
Website & APIs are live now! Try DeepThink at https://t.co/v1TFy7LHNy today!
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— DeepSeek (@deepseek_ai) January 20, 2025
What’s next?
The success of DeepSeek R1 is just the beginning. The startup has already captured the attention of millions of users around the world, and its approach to development and pricing could set a new benchmark for the AI industry.
The startup has already attracted the attention of millions of users around the world, and its approach to development and pricing could set a new bar for the AI industry.
