Hailuo AI Climbs to #2 in France's Photo & Video App Store Charts

Overview

On May 15, 2026, the France App Store witnessed significant movements in the Photo & Video category. The latest chart rankings reveal a fierce competition among iOS apps, with innovative tools leveraging AI technology capturing users' attention. Here’s a detailed look at the top climbers, new entries, and notable drops that shaped the App Store charts this week.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers showcase the increasing popularity of AI-driven applications:

• AI Catch: AI Video Generator climbed to #25 from #44, a gain of 19 positions.
• Chatlulu: Vidéo & Photo IA moved up to #23, previously at #40, gaining 17 positions.
• FreePrints - Tirages photo ascended to #21 from #25, a modest rise of 4 positions.
• Blow Up AI: Deviens Viral improved its rank to #28, moving up from #32, also a gain of 4 positions.
• Hailuo AI: Image & Vidéo AI made a notable leap to #2, previously at #5, gaining 3 positions.

New Entries

This week saw exciting new entries in the rankings:

• FreePrints Photo Art debuted at #20, showcasing the growing interest in photo art applications.

Top Performers

Despite the fluctuations, several apps continue to dominate the top positions:

• CapCut - Éditeur vidéo & photo retains its stronghold at #1.
• Hailuo AI: Image & Vidéo AI follows closely at #2.
• AI Video - Générateur Vidéo IA holds the #3 spot.
• Instagram is positioned at #4.
• YouTube rounds out the top five at #5.

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps have experienced significant drops in the rankings:

• Momo: Photos & Vidéos par IA fell to #29, down from #14, a drop of 15 positions.
• DJI Mimo slipped to #30, down from #22, losing 8 positions.
• Glam IA: Retouche Photo, Video dropped to #7, down from #2, losing 5 positions.

As the competition in the Photo & Video category continues to heat up, developers should keep a close eye on these trends to adapt their strategies accordingly. The use of AI technology appears to enhance user engagement, driving these apps to new heights in the France App Store.