YouTube Kids Climbs 18 Spots in UK Entertainment App Rankings

Overview

As of June 16, 2026, the United Kingdom App Store continues to see dynamic movements within the Entertainment category. This week, notable gains and shifts highlight the competitive landscape of iOS apps. While no new entries have made their way into the charts, existing apps have demonstrated resilience and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.

Top Climbers

This week featured significant gains from several apps:

• YouTube Kids surged to #18 from #36, marking a remarkable climb of 18 positions.
• ATG Tickets - Theatre Tickets moved up to #26, gaining 6 spots from #32.
• TikTok - Videos, Music & LIVE ascended to #6, up 3 positions from #9.
• Amazon Prime Video also climbed 3 spots to #8, previously holding #11.
• Eventbrite improved its position to #19, gaining 3 spots from #22.

New Entries

In this week’s chart, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps category, indicating a steady but competitive environment where established apps are vying for user attention.

Top Performers

Leading the charts this week are:

• ITVX at #1
• BBC iPlayer at #2
• Netflix Game Controller at #3
• Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets at #4
• HBO Max: Watch Movies & TV at #5

Also making notable appearances are TikTok at #6 and Amazon Prime Video at #8.

Notable Drops

This week saw some declines as well:

• Paramount+ fell to #13 from #6, experiencing a drop of 7 positions.
• Aippy: Game Maker also declined, dropping 6 spots to #23.

Overall, the movements within the App Store charts for Entertainment apps in the UK demonstrate a competitive landscape where established players like ITVX and BBC iPlayer continue to hold strong positions, while new contenders like YouTube Kids show potential for growth.