Balatro Climbs 11 Spots in Germany's Top Paid Apps

Overview

On April 22, 2026, the Germany App Store revealed significant movements in the Top Paid Apps category. The latest rankings showcase a mix of familiar titles maintaining their stronghold and new contenders making their mark. Let's dive into the key movements and trends seen in the App Store charts.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have shown remarkable growth, climbing up the rankings:

• Balatro: Rose to #17 from #28, gaining 11 positions.
• Bloons TD 6: Climbed to #12 from #17, an increase of 5 positions.
• Rovio Classics: Angry Birds: Moved up to #13 from #18, also gaining 5 positions.
• Shadowrocket: Improved its rank to #19 from #24, a rise of 5 positions.
• AutoSnore: Schnarch-Rekorder: Increased to #24 from #29, moving up 5 positions.

New Entries

The charts also saw fresh talent entering the scene:

• Ableton Note: Debuted at #27.

Top Performers

In the top tier, several apps continue to dominate the rankings:

• Blitzer.de PRO: Remains at #1.
• Threema. Der sichere Messenger: Holds #2.
• Minecraft: Stays strong at #3.
• Geometry Dash: Continues to perform well at #4.
• Ludwig x Kusama: Maintains its position at #5.

Notable Drops

While some apps rise, others have faced declines:

• Itsytv: Dropped to #29 from #16, a significant fall of 13 positions.
• HappyCow - Vegan Food Near You: Fell to #20 from #14, down 6 positions.
• ADAC Camping / Stellplatz 2026: Dropped to #15 from #11, a decrease of 4 positions.
• Intake: Kalorien zählen: Fell to #30 from #26, down 4 positions.

As we observe these shifts, the competitive landscape of the Germany App Store continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for developers in the overall apps category.