HiWaifu Climbs 7 Spots in Ukraine's Social Networking Apps

Overview

On May 2, 2026, the Ukraine App Store revealed notable shifts in the Social Networking category. With dynamic movements among popular iOS apps, this week's chart highlights include significant climbs and a few setbacks. The competition remains fierce as developers strive for top positions.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps made impressive gains in the App Store charts. Here are the top climbers:

• HiWaifu: Character AI climbed to #20 from #27, a rise of 7 positions.
• BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live moved up to #25, gaining 4 positions.
• Steam Chat also enjoyed a rise, now at #30 from #34, climbing 4 positions.
• Контакт - клиент для ВК advanced to #28, up by 3 positions.
• Messenger saw a modest increase, now at #11, moving up 2 positions.

New Entries

In a week where competition intensified, there were no new chart entries in the Social Networking category. Developers will be keen to observe if upcoming trends can shake up the rankings next week.

Top Performers

Despite the shifts, the top performers continue to dominate the charts:

• Bump - hang with friends IRL: #1
• Threads: #2
• WhatsApp Messenger: #3
• Facebook: #4
• Google Meet: #5
• Discord – Talk, Play, Hang Out: #6
• imo-International Calls & Chat: #7
• Rakuten Viber Messenger: #8
• Signal - Private Messenger: #9
• Telegram Messenger: #10

Notable Drops

Amidst the climbs, a few apps faced declines:

• Nicegram: AI x Dual Telegram dropped to #27, down 4 positions.

The fluctuating dynamics of the Ukraine App Store reflect the evolving competition in the Social Networking apps landscape. Developers should remain vigilant, as these movements indicate shifting user preferences and engagement trends.