Skype iPhone App Downloaded an Amazing One Million Times in Two Days

By Robin Wauters

We knew it’d be a hit, but not that much of a hit. The official Skype iPhone application, announced earlier this week, hit the iTunes Store last Tuesday and since then it’s seen an astonishing one million downloads to the popular Apple (AAPL) devices, which is nothing short of amazing. That translates to approximately 6 downloads per second.

In the blog post announcing the milestone, Skype blogger Peter Parkes says he’s “confident that it’s one of the fastest-downloaded iPhone apps ever”, which means he’s not really sure.

And since we don’t know either, we’re reaching out to you, dear readers. Does Skype now hold the record for reaching the million download mark fastest for a free app, or not?

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[gdclarke:]

Skype on the iPhone is great! Whenever you have wi-fi the iphone becomes a wi-fi phone. Having this will significantly reduce the number of AT&T cell minutes I use each month. The iPhone is so much more than a cell phone.

Graham

Apr 03 06:58 AM

[Roger Knights:]

Fun Fact: The Storm has no WiFi capability.

Apr 03 07:14 AM

[EdG:]

iPhone Skype App is pretty good. It means that you can get rid of Fring which is really trying and also tries to hock a paid version. The interesting thing is that sitting in your house (with your WIFI) you wonder why you don't use Skype more for normal calls.

The most likely consequences I see is 1) normal phone companies (fixed and mobile) will lose minutes as users get used to Skype, 2) video calling is what the consumer will expect as they have this already with computer based Skype.

Apr 03 08:02 AM

[Jon T:]

This is like nothing. Just wait and see what the Palm-Pre will do...

(If it ever exists that is ;) )

Apr 03 08:31 AM

[iJah420:]

What's a Palm Pre?

Apr 03 08:43 AM

[SKR MBA:]

Don't forget... a while back Apple quietly got a patent to make the screen a camera, by putting ccd elements between the pixel elements.

Not only does this mean the coolest video calling experience since the debute in 2001 A Space Odyssey; but, also you'll be looking directly at the recipient, not up into a webcam. The ultimate user experience and very personal.

iPhone all the way.

Apr 03 09:05 AM

[iJah420:]

AAPL has 30 Billion in the coffers. AAPL has one of the worlds best industrial design staffs on the PLANET.

Lets see Apple beat SONY in the MUSIC ARENA!!!! Well I'll Be!!

Apple is on track to become #1 in the mobile space.

SKR MBA is correct. I have seen the patent. Maybe some of you Anal ists should take a gander. The video conference feature is why AAPL will be @ $300 in 2 to 5 years.

Apple has yet to prove itself. Long AAPL

sidenote.... Skype for iPhone 1 million downloads in TWO!! (2) DAYS!!! iPhone 3.0 will be the nail in Palm's coffin.

Apr 03 09:23 AM

[j1bird:]

I went out on craigslist and got a great deal on a 2nd Gen Touch, plugged in the headphone/mic my wife never used on her iPhone and was making calls to Europe. What a coup!

Apr 03 10:59 AM

[arlin:]

Skype HAS to be successful in this ap or its curtains.

Apr 03 12:35 PM

[eBay +++:]

Where's all the eBay bashers today? This was suppose to be just a bunch of hype on Skype?

eBay sell Skype...please!

Apr 03 02:23 PM

[Wake-Up!:]

@ eBay+++ who stated:

"Where's all the eBay bashers today? This was suppose to be just a bunch of hype on Skype?"

"eBay sell Skype...please!"

Uh, you were saying eBay+++???

Have you heard the news? Oh, you must have because you've been hiding behind that keyboard with your tail between your legs eating your words. lol!

Skype is up for sale!

That's also known as the "Skype Hype" eBay+++. LOL!!!

I just love putting the eBay spin doctors in their place along with the other bottom-feeders...

Apr 21 10:20 AM