Paramount+ Climbs 91 Spots in US Top Free Apps

Overview

As of August 17, 2026, the United States App Store has seen notable movements in its Top Free Apps category. The latest trends indicate a significant climb for some applications, particularly Paramount+, which has made a remarkable leap up the rankings. This report highlights the top climbers, notable drops, and overall performance of various iOS apps in the current market.

Top Climbers

This week’s biggest movers in the App Store charts showcase impressive gains:

• Paramount+: #5 (up from #96, +91 positions)
• DramaWave - Dramas & Reels: #15 (up from #31, +16 positions)
• PineDrama - Short Dramas: #14 (up from #25, +11 positions)
• Uber - Request a ride: #13 (up from #22, +9 positions)
• DoorDash: Food, Grocery, More: #12 (up from #16, +4 positions)

New Chart Entries

There are no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart this week. However, the existing apps continue to demonstrate strong performance.

Top Performers

The following apps have solidified their positions at the top of the chart:

• 7 Brew Coffee: #1
• Netflix Game Controller: #2
• ChatGPT: #3
• TikTok Pro - Events: #4
• Paramount+: #5
• Vinted: Pre-loved marketplace: #6
• Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire: #7
• Threads: #8
• Depop - Buy & Sell Clothes: #9
• CapCut: Photo & Video Editor: #10

Notable Drops

Several apps have experienced significant declines in their rankings:

• Capital One Mobile: #20 (down from #10, -10 positions)
• Gmail - Email by Google: #28 (down from #19, -9 positions)
• Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets: #29 (down from #20, -9 positions)
• Claude by Anthropic: #23 (down from #15, -8 positions)
• WhatsApp Messenger: #21 (down from #14, -7 positions)

In conclusion, the latest movements within the US App Store charts reveal dynamic shifts among top-performing iOS apps. With Paramount+ making significant gains, developers should consider strategies to enhance visibility and engagement within the ever-competitive Overall apps category.