KICK Climbs to #6 as Photo & Video Apps Shift in UK

Overview

On June 16, 2026, the United Kingdom App Store witnessed notable shifts in the Photo & Video category. The latest chart rankings reveal significant climbs for several apps, while others faced declines. This report highlights the top climbers, performers, and notable drops within this dynamic market.

Top Climbers

This week’s biggest movers in the Top Free Apps include:

• Photoroom: AI Photo Editor climbed to #23, up 8 positions from #31.
• SCRL: Photo Collage Maker surged to #16, gaining 7 positions from #23.
• KICK - Live Streaming moved up to #6, increasing 5 spots from #11.
• Cantina: AI Video & Characters climbed to #22, up 5 positions from #27.
• Blackmagic Camera also improved its ranking to #27, gaining 5 spots from #32.

New Chart Entries

There were no new entries in the Top Free Apps this week, indicating a steady competition among existing apps in the Photo & Video category.

Top Performers

The top performers holding their ground in the rankings include:

• CapCut: Photo & Video Editor remains at #1.
• Instagram follows closely at #2.
• Houseparty - Live Moments holds at #3.
• Canva: AI Video & Photo Editor stays strong at #4.
• YouTube rounds out the top five at #5.

Notable Drops

Meanwhile, several apps experienced declines:

• FaceEra – Age & Photo AI dropped to #11, down 5 positions from #6.
• Prequel: Photo & Video Filters fell to #21, losing 5 spots from #16.
• Facetune: Video & Photo Editor experienced a decline to #30, down 5 positions from #25.
• YouTube Studio dropped to #19, down 4 spots from #15.
• Airbrush: Face Photo Editor fell to #26, losing 4 positions from #22.

As the competition intensifies, developers should keep a keen eye on these movements in the App Store charts and adapt their strategies accordingly. The Photo & Video apps category continues to be a vibrant space for innovation and engagement in the iOS apps ecosystem.