Retro Climbs 10 Spots in US Photo & Video App Store Charts

Overview

In the latest update of the United States App Store chart rankings for the Photo & Video category, significant movements have been noted as of August 10, 2026. The competition remains fierce, with CapCut maintaining its lead at #1. This report highlights key climbers, top performers, and notable drops within the App Store charts.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps demonstrated notable gains:

• Retro — Photos with Friends: Climbed 10 positions to #15 (previously #25)
• Epson Smart Panel: Rose 7 positions to #25 (previously #32)
• Airbrush: Face Photo Editor: Gained 7 positions to #26 (previously #33)
• Skylight App: Increased 3 positions to #14 (previously #17)
• BeautyPlus-Selfie Photo Editor: Moved up 3 positions to #27 (previously #30)

New Entries

This week saw no new entries in the Top Free Apps category for Photo & Video. The competition remains steady, with existing apps vying for position.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the Photo & Video category:

• CapCut: #1
• Instagram: #2
• YouTube: #3
• Snapchat: #4
• Canva: AI Video & Photo Editor: #5
• Google Photos: #6
• KICK - Live Streaming: #7
• Twitch: Live Streaming: #8
• Edits: Video Editor: #9
• SCRL: Photo Collage Maker: #10

Notable Drops

A few apps encountered setbacks in the rankings:

• AI Video - AI Video Generator: Dropped 5 positions to #19 (previously #14)

This week’s movements reflect the dynamic nature of the iOS apps landscape in the Photo & Video category. Developers should take note of these trends and monitor the competition closely for further insights.