KICK - Live Streaming Climbs to #5 in US App Store Charts

Overview

As of August 24, 2026, the United States App Store has seen significant shifts in the Top Free Apps category. This week, KICK - Live Streaming has made headlines by rocketing up the rankings to secure the #5 spot. Let's explore the top climbers, performers, and notable drops in the App Store charts.

Top Climbers

This week has showcased impressive movements among several apps:

• KICK - Live Streaming: Climbed to #5 from #64, gaining a remarkable 59 positions.
• ESPN Fantasy Sports & More: Advanced to #19 from #31, up 12 positions.
• Uber - Request a ride: Moved up to #13, previously at #20, gaining 7 positions.
• StoryReel: Exclusive Drama: Rose to #17 from #21, a gain of 4 positions.
• TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE: Increased to #30 from #34, also gaining 4 positions.

New Chart Entries

This week did not see any new entries into the Top Free Apps chart, indicating a competitive landscape where existing apps are vying for top positions.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the rankings, holding their top positions:

• NBA 2K HQ: #1
• Netflix Game Controller: #2
• ChatGPT: #3
• TikTok Pro - Events: #4
• KICK - Live Streaming: #5
• 7 Brew Coffee: #6
• ReelShort - Stream Drama & TV: #7
• Vinted: Pre-loved marketplace: #8
• Depop - Buy & Sell Clothes: #9
• Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire: #10

Notable Drops

Despite strong competition, several notable apps have experienced declines this week:

• WhatsApp Messenger: Dropped to #25 from #19, a decline of 6 positions.
• Capital One Mobile: Fell to #29 from #23, also down 6 positions.
• Threads: Decreased to #12 from #8, a drop of 4 positions.
• VibeShort: AI Short Dramas: Slipped to #20 from #16, down 4 positions.