KICK Climbs to #2 in US Photo & Video App Store Charts

Overview

In the latest update on August 17, 2026, we observe notable movements within the United States App Store for the Photo & Video category. The competition remains fierce, with several applications vying for top positions. This week, KICK - Live Streaming has made significant strides, climbing to the #2 spot, while CapCut: Photo & Video Editor continues to dominate at #1.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climber is KICK - Live Streaming, which has ascended from #9 to #2, gaining an impressive 7 positions. Other notable climbers include:

• Epson Smart Panel: climbed to #22 from #29 (+7 positions)
• Canon PRINT: moved up to #15 from #20 (+5 positions)
• Skylight App: rose to #16 from #19 (+3 positions)
• Hypic - Photo Editor & AI Art: increased to #25 from #28 (+3 positions)

New Entries

This week, the chart saw no new entries in the top free apps for the Photo & Video category. This stability suggests that existing applications are solidifying their user bases and continuing to attract downloads.

Top Performers

The top-performing apps remain consistent, with CapCut holding the #1 position, followed closely by KICK - Live Streaming and Instagram at #3. The current top 10 in the Photo & Video category includes:

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

Notable Drops

Interestingly, there were no notable drops this week among the top free apps in the Photo & Video category. The stability of the current top performers suggests a healthy engagement from users across these applications.

As we continue to monitor the App Store charts, it's clear that the competition remains intense in the Photo & Video category, particularly as new features and innovations are constantly being introduced by developers to attract and retain users.