ARD Mediathek Enters Top 10 as S-pushTAN Climbs in Germany

Overview

As of July 8, 2026, the Germany App Store has witnessed some significant movements in the Top Free Apps category. With a mix of climbers, new entries, and notable drops, the trends indicate shifting user preferences and emerging competition among iOS apps.

Top Climbers

This week, the biggest position gains are led by:

• S-pushTAN: Climbed to #23 from #35 (+12 positions)
• EasyPark parken - Park App: Ascended to #15 from #23 (+8 positions)
• Post & DHL: Moved up to #9 from #13 (+4 positions)
• Mein dm: Gained to #16 from #20 (+4 positions)
• Microsoft Authenticator: Reached #20 from #24 (+4 positions)

New Entries

A significant highlight this week is the entry of:

• ARD Mediathek: Entered the chart at #6, showcasing the growing popularity of media streaming apps.

Top Performers

Holding strong in the top positions are:

• Claude by Anthropic: #1
• MagentaTV: TV & Streaming: #2
• Google Gemini: #3
• Shop: Deine Lieblingsmarken: #4
• ChatGPT: #5
• AusweisApp Bund: #7
• Netflix Game Controller: #8
• BA-Secure: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, the following apps witnessed significant declines:

• ZDF: Dropped to #19 from #3 (-16 positions)
• MeinMagenta: Handy & Festnetz: Fell to #21 from #15 (-6 positions)
• Google: Decreased to #25 from #19 (-6 positions)
• Netflix Game Controller: Slipped to #8 from #4 (-4 positions)
• CHECK24: Dropped to #29 from #25 (-4 positions)

As the competition in the Germany App Store continues to evolve, developers should closely monitor these trends to strategize their app positioning and marketing efforts effectively.