Glam AI Climbs 21 Spots in US App Store Photo & Video Charts

Overview

As of September 21, 2026, the United States App Store continues to showcase dynamic movements within the Photo & Video apps category. This week, we observed significant shifts among the top free apps, with notable climbers and some stagnation among the leaders. Glam AI has made the most impressive leap, gaining 21 positions and solidifying its place among the top contenders.

Top Climbers

The following apps demonstrated remarkable growth in their rankings this week:

• Glam AI: Video & Photo Editor - #14 (up from #35, +21 positions)
• Skylight App - #29 (up from #40, +11 positions)
• SCRL: Photo Collage Maker - #13 (up from #17, +4 positions)
• Canon PRINT - #22 (up from #24, +2 positions)
• WayShot: Aesthetic Photo Editor - #25 (up from #27, +2 positions)

New Entries

This week saw no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Photo & Video category, indicating a stable yet competitive environment where existing apps continue to battle for position.

Top Performers

The leading apps in the Photo & Video charts continue to dominate, with the following apps holding the top positions:

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

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps faced declines in their rankings:

• FaceEra – Age & Photo AI - #24 (down from #15, -9 positions)
• Dazz Cam - Vintage Camera - #26 (down from #22, -4 positions)

The shifts in the App Store charts reflect the competitive landscape of iOS apps, where user engagement and innovative features are key to maintaining or improving chart rankings. As we continue to monitor these trends, it will be interesting to see how emerging apps adapt and the strategies they employ to climb the ranks.