VLC Media Player Climbs 6 Spots in France's Photo & Video Apps

Overview

As of May 22, 2026, the France App Store has seen some interesting shifts in the Photo & Video category. The competition remains fierce as popular apps jockey for position in the Top Free Apps chart. This report highlights the top climbers, notable performers, and apps that have experienced significant drops.

Top Climbers

This week, the following apps have made notable gains in their rankings:

• VLC media player: Climbed to #30 from #36 (+6 positions)
• DJI Mimo: Now at #16 up from #20 (+4 positions)
• EZVIZ: Rose to #26 from #30 (+4 positions)
• Picsart IA Montage Photo Video: Moved to #10 from #13 (+3 positions)
• Video Lite: Increased to #14 from #16 (+2 positions)

New Entries

There were no new chart entries this week in the Photo & Video category, indicating a stable competitive landscape among the top-performing apps.

Top Performers

Maintaining their positions at the top of the charts are the following apps:

• CapCut - Éditeur vidéo & photo: #1
• Canva: Montage Photo Vidéo IA: #2
• Instagram: #3
• YouTube: #4
• Snapchat: #5
• Google Photos: #6
• Twitch: #7
• Edits: Montage vidéo: #8
• Flou Photo & Mosaïque Effect: #9
• Picsart IA Montage Photo Video: #10

Notable Drops

This week, the app that experienced the most significant decline is:

• Kick - Live Streaming: Dropped to #28 from #19 (-9 positions)

As the competition continues to evolve, developers should keep a close eye on these chart movements within the Photo & Video category on the France App Store. Understanding these dynamics can provide valuable insights for future app development and marketing strategies.