Scritchy Scratchy Climbs to #14 in U.S. Top Paid Games

Overview

As of August 31, 2026, the U.S. App Store charts for Games have seen some interesting movements in the Top Paid Apps category. Notably, Scritchy Scratchy has made a significant leap, capturing attention as it climbs to #14. This shift, along with other notable changes, highlights the dynamic nature of the iOS app market.

Top Climbers

The following games have shown impressive chart movements this week:

• Scritchy Scratchy: #14 (up from #17, +3 positions)
• Servant of the Lake: #18 (up from #21, +3 positions)
• Pou: #19 (up from #22, +3 positions)
• Sally Face: #20 (up from #23, +3 positions)
• After Inc.: #22 (up from #25, +3 positions)

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Paid Apps chart, indicating a stable environment for established titles.

Top Performers

Several long-standing favorites continue to dominate the charts:

• Minecraft: Play with Friends!: #1
• Heads Up!: #2
• Geometry Dash: #3
• Plague Inc.: #4
• Bloons TD 6: #5
• Red's First Flight: #6
• Stardew Valley: #7
• Balatro: #8
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: #9
• MONOPOLY: The Board Game: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, a few titles have faced significant drops:

• Lets Get Lit: #21 (down from #12, -9 positions)
• Slay the Spire: #23 (down from #18, -5 positions)
• How Many Dudes?: #24 (down from #20, -4 positions)

These shifts reflect the competitive landscape of the U.S. App Store, particularly within the Games category, where user preferences can rapidly change. Monitoring these movements is crucial for developers aiming to optimize their app strategies in the evolving iOS ecosystem.