Caméra NightCap Soars to #1 in France's Photo & Video Apps

Overview

As of October 9, 2026, the France App Store has seen significant shifts in the Photo & Video category. Notably, the competition has intensified with several apps climbing the charts, while others have experienced notable drops. This report delves into the top climbers, new entries, and overall performance of the leading iOS apps in this dynamic market.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made impressive gains, marking a shift in user preferences:

• Caméra NightCap : Pose longue climbed to #1 from #19, gaining 18 positions.
• Perfect Video Pro surged from #84 to #27, a remarkable increase of 57 positions.
• Sun Surveyor (Soleil & Lune) jumped to #6, up from #59 (a gain of 53 positions).
• BlendMotion moved to #15, climbing 33 positions.
• ProCamera. Appareil Photo RAW rose to #10, a gain of 23 positions.

New Entries

Several new contenders have entered the charts, signaling fresh interest in the Photo & Video category:

• P—01 debuted at #11.
• NFC Media Scanner entered at #14.
• Print to Size: imprimer photos made its entry at #26.
• NDI Capture: Screen Sharing arrived at #28.
• Fast Camera entered at #30.

Top Performers

Holding strong in the top positions, these apps continue to dominate the App Store charts:

• Caméra NightCap : Pose longue - #1
• LumaFusion - #2
• AstroShader - #3
• PhotoPills - #4
• Moment Pro Camera II - #5

Notable Drops

While many apps flourished, others faced significant declines:

• Air Camera fell to #29, down from #10 (-19 positions).
• Kino - Caméra Vidéo Pro dropped from #1 to #16 (-15 positions).
• Time Stamp Adder : Date Vidéo decreased to #21, from #6 (-15 positions).
• Cadrage Director's Viewfinder fell from #7 to #22 (-15 positions).
• GrayZone – Posemètre dropped to #18, down from #4 (-14 positions).

The movements in the Photo & Video category highlight the ever-changing landscape of the France App Store. Developers should keep a close eye on these trends to adapt their strategies accordingly.