FOX One Climbs to #8 in US Entertainment Apps

Overview

As of October 12, 2026, the United States App Store has shown significant activity in the Entertainment category, with various apps making notable movements in the Top Free Apps chart. This week, we observed some remarkable climbs, particularly from apps focused on live content and short dramas, reflecting the growing consumer preference for engaging and dynamic entertainment formats.

Top Climbers

This week’s standout climber is FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV, which soared to #8 from #54, marking an impressive gain of 46 positions. This leap highlights the app's increasing relevance as users seek real-time news and sports updates.

Following closely is Fubo: Watch Live TV & Sports, which climbed from #46 to #19 (+27 positions), indicating a growing appetite for live television solutions. Meanwhile, YouTube TV also made a significant jump to #9 from #30 (+21 positions), reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in the streaming space.

Other notable climbers include VibeShort: AI Short Dramas, which rose to #5 from #21 (+16 positions), and Crunchyroll, which gained 12 positions to reach #27.

New Entries

Interestingly, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart this week. This stagnation suggests that while existing apps are gaining traction, new contenders are yet to break into the competitive landscape of entertainment apps.

Top Performers

The top performers in the Entertainment category continue to showcase the diversity of user interests. Leading the chart is PineDrama - Short Dramas at #1, followed closely by TikTok Pro - Events at #2 and Netflix Game Controller at #3. Other notable mentions include PLAYFUL REWARDS: Earn Rewards at #4 and the aforementioned VibeShort at #5.

Notable Drops

On the contrary, several apps experienced significant drops in their rankings. Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets fell from #7 to #23 (-16 positions), showcasing a potential shift in consumer interest. Similarly, Amazon Prime Video dropped from #5 to #12 (-7 positions), and Freecash - Get Paid Real Money slipped from #8 to #15 (-7 positions). Other notable drops include Netflix and NetShort - Popular Dramas & TV, which fell by 6 positions each.

This week's movements in the US App Store highlight the dynamic nature of iOS apps in the Entertainment category, showcasing user preferences that are increasingly leaning towards real-time content and engaging short formats.