AQ AI App Hits 10M Users, Leads China's Healthcare AI Market
AQ AI Health App Reaches 10M Users in Record Time
Ant Group's specialized AI health application AQ has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 10 million monthly active users (MAU) within four months of its launch. The November 5 announcement positions AQ as China's leading professional-level AI application and the fifth AI-native app overall to cross this threshold.
Rapid Market Adoption
According to data from research firm QuestMobile, AQ joins an elite group of Chinese AI applications including Doubao, Deepseek, Tencent Yuanbao, and Ji Meng AI in reaching the 10M MAU benchmark. What sets AQ apart is its specialized focus on healthcare applications - making it the only professional-grade AI tool in this category.
The app's growth trajectory has been particularly impressive:
- Achieved 83.4% month-over-month user growth, nearly six times the industry average of 13.5%
- Second-fastest among major AI apps to reach 10M MAU after launch
- Currently leads the emerging "AI + Healthcare" vertical
Industry Impact and Future Prospects
Market analysts highlight several factors driving AQ's success:
- Precision targeting of healthcare needs in China's aging population
- Integration with Ant Group's existing financial and health ecosystems
- Strong performance in preventative care and diagnostic support features The app's rapid adoption suggests growing consumer comfort with AI-powered health solutions, particularly in areas like symptom checking, medication tracking, and wellness monitoring.
"AQ's performance demonstrates the massive untapped potential in specialized AI applications," noted Li Wei, senior analyst at TechFront Consulting. "We're seeing the beginning of a new wave where vertical-specific tools outperform general-purpose AI platforms in their domains."
The healthcare sector represents one of China's fastest-growing technology markets, with government initiatives actively promoting digital health solutions. Industry projections suggest the AI healthcare market could grow to ¥42 billion ($5.8B) by 2026.
Key Points:
- ✅ AQ reaches 10 million MAUs within four months of launch
- ✅ Records 83.4% monthly growth, far above industry average
- ✅ Only professional-grade AI application among China's top five
- ✅ Signals strong market demand for specialized healthcare AI solutions
- ✅ Positioned to lead emerging "AI + Healthcare" sector expansion