App Store Chart Movements: Top Free Apps in the United States

Overview

During the week of March 30, 2026, to April 5, 2026, the United States App Store witnessed significant movements within the Top Free Apps category. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, leading performers, and notable drops, providing insights into the evolving landscape of iOS apps.

Top Climbers

Several apps made impressive gains in their chart positions this week:

• HBO Max: Stream Movies & TV climbed to #12 from #45, a remarkable increase of 33 positions.
• 1.1.1.1: Faster Internet moved up to #41, rising 23 positions from #64.
• 7-Eleven: Rewards & Shopping also gained 23 positions, landing at #44 after being at #67.
• The Home Depot improved its position to #75, up 19 positions from #94.
• Strava: Run, Bike, Walk saw a gain of 15 positions, now at #78.

New Entries

The week brought several new contenders into the Top Free Apps chart:

• NCAA March Madness Live debuted at #53, capturing the excitement of sports fans.
• Paramount+ entered the rankings at #64, indicating strong competition in the streaming market.
• Lowe's Home Improvement made its first appearance at #76, appealing to home improvement shoppers.
• Kalshi: Trade News & Sports entered at #81, attracting users interested in trading and sports news.
• SmartThings entered at #82, showcasing the growth of IoT applications.

Top Performers

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

• Netflix Game Controller held the top spot at #1.
• ChatGPT remained strong at #2, showcasing the popularity of AI-driven applications.
• Claude by Anthropic followed closely at #3, reflecting the ongoing interest in conversational AI.
• Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire kept its position at #4, indicating a robust shopping trend.
• Google Gemini rounded out the top five at #5, a testament to Google’s innovation.

Notable Drops

While some apps thrived, others faced significant declines:

• MONOPOLY GO!Chat plummeted to #70, down 36 positions from #34.
• NASA dropped to #48, a decline of 31 positions from #17.
• Google Drive fell to #87, down 15 positions from #72.
• Chime – Mobile Banking dropped to #93, down 15 positions from #78.
• Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets saw a decline to #31, down 13 positions from #18.

This week's movements in the United States App Store highlight the competitive nature of the Overall apps category. Developers should closely monitor these trends to identify opportunities and adapt their strategies accordingly.