Apple releases the top 10 applications downloaded at the iTunes Store for 2008

With the close of 2008 inching closer, and with 10,000 applications in its fold, Apple’s iTunes Store has released several lists containing the top 10 applications, both paid and free, in terms of download statistics. Aside from the overall top ten apps, the list also includes the top 10 applications per category based on the iTunes Store’s major categories: games, utilities, entertainment and more.

Interestingly, of the top 10 paid applications overall, six were game apps, three were music/entertainment app and only one paid application is used for business purposes. I don’t know about you, but I think this tell us something about how the iPhone (or iPod Touch) has become more of a gaming phone rather than a smart phone.

Check out a couple lists after the break.