Fastest-Growing iPhone Apps (2026)
App Store data as of · refreshed daily
Every app on this list launched within the last two years and is collecting App Store ratings faster than almost everything else. Sourced from public App Store data and updated daily, this report highlights the fastest-growing breakout hits based on rating velocity, which is the closest public signal to "earning users quickly" that Apple exposes.
For indie developers, these are the niches with proven momentum right now: Google Gemini, Grok AI, Royal Kingdom lead today's list. Study what they charge, how they onboard, and which keywords they rank for.
Google Gemini
Google · Productivity
Grok AI
X Corp. · Productivity
Royal Kingdom
Dream Games · Games
Disney Solitaire
SuperPlay · Games
Pokémon TCG Pocket
The Pokemon Company · Games
Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle
Grand Games A.Ş. · Games
Fortnite
Epic Games Inc. · Games
Solitaire Associations Journey
Hitapps Games LTD · Games
Rips by Triumph
Triumph Arcade · Shopping
Speak & Learn English: Learna
DEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES · Education
TikTok Pro - Events
TikTok Ltd. · Entertainment
Kingshot
Century Games Pte. Ltd. · Games
Pixel Flow!
Loom Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi · Games
FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV
Fox Digital Services, LLC · Entertainment
DramaWave - Dramas & Reels
SKYWORK AI PTE LTD · Entertainment
Last Z: Survival Shooter
Omnilojo Pte Ltd · Games
StoryReel: Exclusive Drama
Equinox Enterprises Technology Limited · Entertainment
Screwdom
Zego Global Pte Ltd · Games
DealSeek: Coupons & Discounts
DealSeek LLC · Shopping
VibeShort: AI Short Dramas
AGILE QUADRANT MEDIA LIMITED · Entertainment
Edits: Video Editor
Instagram, Inc. · Photo & Video
Balatro
Playstack Ltd · Games
Fun Drama
Rahat Social Media Marketing co · Entertainment
Yarn Loop: Knit Puzzle
Combo Games · Games
Dark War:Survival
Omnilojo Pte Ltd · Games
Trump Accounts: Official App
U.S. Department of the Treasury · Finance
X-Clash: Survival Challenge
9z Games(HK) · Games
Polymarket
Polymarket · Finance
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio
Scoopz Inc. · News
PineDrama - Short Dramas
TikTok Ltd. · Entertainment
Roomba Home
iRobot Corporation · Lifestyle
Swerve - AI Chat
MSPW Labs, Inc. · Entertainment
Comet - AI Browser & Assistant
Perplexity AI, Inc. · Utilities
ElevenLabs: AI Generator
ElevenLabs, Inc. · Photo & Video
Servant of the Lake
Rusty Lake · Games
Super VPN Fly 2026
YUNFAN TECHNOLOGY · Utilities
Flambé®: Merge and Cook
Microfun Limited · Games
Lidl Plus
Lidl Digital International GmbH & Co. KG · Shopping
Cashably: Quick Cash Advance
Cashably llc · Finance
After Inc.
Ndemic Creations · Games
Gambonanza
Stray Fawn Studio · Games
CloverPit
Future Friends Games · Games
Scroll The Bible
Gabriel Jacobson · Book
fomo - never miss out
fomo labs, inc · Finance
Coursiv - AI Certificates
Coursiv Limited · Education
Genora AI – Chat Bot Assistant
MOBIWAYS LTD · Productivity
VPN Vpnfly Master 2026
EdgeFlow Technology Limited · Productivity
Jelly Busters: Puzzle Game
Moon Active · Games
Slime Rancher
Playdigious · Games
Chatbot AI: AI Chat Assistant
Appsolut Limited · Productivity
How are rising apps determined on the App Store?
Rising apps represent the fastest-growing applications released within the last 24 months. Rather than ranking by total cumulative downloads, which favors older, established apps, our velocity algorithm ranks them by the number of ratings earned per month since their release.
This highlights breakout hits and fast-growing trends in the US App Store. Tracking these rising stars allows developers and marketers to spot emerging niches early. To analyze the exact search queries helping these apps grow, use our App Store Keyword Tool, or compare their developer portfolios in the App Store Publishers directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines a rising or breakout app?
A rising app is a recently launched application (less than two years old) that is accumulating user reviews and ratings at a much faster rate than typical releases. This indicates strong viral growth or highly effective paid user acquisition.
How often are the rising app rankings updated?
We recalculate rating velocity daily using live App Store data. This ensures that new breakout apps are recognized within days of their initial surge.
Why do some popular apps not appear on the rising list?
If an app is older than 24 months, it is excluded from the rising list to ensure the chart highlights only new, growing products. Older apps can be found in our main Apps Directory.
Do rising apps monetize successfully?
Many rising apps quickly enter the top-grossing charts, proving that early engagement and velocity are strong predictors of financial success.
How can I check the keywords of rising apps?
Click on any app in the list to go to its analytics page, then navigate to the keywords tab, or search for it directly in our App Store Keyword Tool.
Methodology
Apps released in the last 24 months, ranked by ratings earned per month since launch (minimum 1,000 total ratings). A high rate means the app found its audience fast.
Work on your own app's ranking
Every list on this page is built from public App Store data — the same source behind the App Store keyword research tool, which expands Apple's own autocomplete and scores each term by how hard the live search results look to break into. It sits alongside all 56 free App Store optimization tools here: keyword tracking, listing and screenshot teardowns, localization audits and the rest.