HBO Max Climbs to #5 in US Entertainment App Store Charts

Overview

On May 18, 2026, the United States App Store witnessed notable shifts in the Entertainment apps category. With the competition heating up, several apps made significant moves within the Top Free Apps chart. This report dives into the top climbers, performers, and notable drops in this dynamic market.

Top Climbers

Several apps made impressive gains this week, showcasing their growing popularity among users:

• JustPlay: Earn Loyalty Rewards climbed to #26, up from #33 (+7 positions).
• Hulu: Stream TV shows & movies moved up to #19, an increase of 5 positions.
• Amazon Fire TV improved its ranking to #21, gaining 5 positions.
• PlayStation App reached #25, up 4 positions.
• HBO Max: Stream Movies & TV climbed to #5, an increase of 3 positions.

New Entries

This week saw no new entries into the Top Free Apps chart for the Entertainment category. However, the competition remains fierce, with existing apps vying for top spots.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the Top Free Apps chart, maintaining their positions:

• Netflix Game Controller remains at #1.
• Amazon Prime Video holds steady at #2.
• Netflix stays strong at #3.
• TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE holds #4.
• HBO Max: Stream Movies & TV is at #5.

Notable Drops

In contrast, a few apps experienced significant drops in their rankings:

• Topgolf fell to #28, down 10 positions.
• AXS Tickets dropped to #30, a decline of 8 positions.
• SeatGeek - Buy Event Tickets slipped to #22, down 7 positions.
• Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets dropped to #9, down 4 positions.

As the App Store charts continue to evolve, staying informed about these movements is essential for developers and marketers aiming to enhance their strategies in the competitive landscape of iOS apps.