Airbrush Climbs 7 Spots in U.S. Photo & Video App Store Charts

Overview

In the latest update of the United States App Store for Photo & Video apps, significant movements have been noted as of May 18, 2026. The competition remains fierce, with established favorites maintaining their positions while newer contenders strive to gain traction.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made impressive gains in the rankings:

• Airbrush: Face Photo Editor climbs 7 positions to reach #22.
• Aura Frames moves up 4 spots to #21.
• Prequel: Photo & Video Editor ascends 4 positions to #23.
• Frameo gains 4 spots, now at #27.
• Snapseed: Photo Editor rises 4 positions to #30.

New Chart Entries

In a week without new entries into the top free apps, the competition remains stable, with existing apps continuing to vie for user attention.

Top Performers

Despite the shifts, some apps have cemented their positions at the top:

• CapCut: Photo & Video Editor continues to dominate at #1.
• Instagram holds strong at #2.
• Canva: AI Video & Photo Editor maintains its position at #3.
• YouTube sits at #4.
• Snapchat remains at #5.

Notable Drops

While many apps are climbing, some have experienced notable declines:

• Dance AI: AI Dance Video Maker has dropped 6 positions to #17.
• Dazz Cam - Vintage Camera fell 5 spots to #28.
• Hypic - Photo Editor & AI Art slid 4 positions to #25.

As the Photo & Video category continues to evolve, developers should keep a close eye on these trends to understand user preferences and adapt their strategies accordingly.