Channel 4 Climbs 8 Spots in UK Entertainment App Charts

Overview

As we analyze the United Kingdom App Store chart movements for the Entertainment category on May 12, 2026, we see some significant shifts among the top free apps. The competition remains fierce, with both established and emerging players vying for user attention. This week's report highlights the top climbers, notable performers, and key drops in the rankings.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have shown impressive gains in their respective rankings:

• Channel 4: Climbed to #23 from #31 (+8 positions)
• ITVX: Rose to #29 from #36 (+7 positions)
• Eventbrite: Moved up to #14 from #20 (+6 positions)
• Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets: Improved to #5 from #8 (+3 positions)
• ATG Tickets - Theatre Tickets: Advanced to #19 from #22 (+3 positions)

New Entries

In a week with no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Entertainment category, established apps continue to dominate the rankings. This indicates a consolidation of user loyalty among the top-performing apps.

Top Performers

Here are the top performers currently holding strong positions in the UK App Store:

• HBO Max: Watch Movies & TV - #1
• TikTok - Videos, Music & LIVE - #2
• status - sims but social media - #3
• Netflix - #4
• Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets - #5
• Amazon Prime Video - #6
• Disney+ - #7
• AXS Tickets - #8
• VibeShort: AI Comic Dramas - #9
• DramaWave - Dramas & Reels - #10

Notable Drops

Despite the overall stability in the chart, some apps have experienced notable declines:

• ReelShort - Stream Drama & TV: Dropped to #28 from #18 (-10 positions)
• Paramount+: Fell to #18 from #10 (-8 positions)

As we continue to monitor the iOS apps landscape, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve and which applications will rise to the challenge in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more insights on the App Store charts in the entertainment category!