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Fastest-Growing iPhone Apps (2026)

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: Muse from Meta, Google Gemini, Grok AI lead today's list. Study what they charge, how they onboard, and which keywords they rank for.

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  1. 1Muse from Meta app icon

    Muse from Meta

    Meta Platforms, Inc. · Productivity~202.6K ratings/month since launch 4.9237.7K
  2. 2Google Gemini app icon

    Google Gemini

    Google · Productivity~101.8K ratings/month since launch 4.72.3M
  3. 3Grok AI app icon

    Grok AI

    X Corp. · Productivity~71.2K ratings/month since launch 4.91.5M
  4. 4Royal Kingdom app icon

    Royal Kingdom

    Dream Games · Games~50.6K ratings/month since launch 4.71.1M
  5. 5Disney Solitaire app icon

    Disney Solitaire

    SuperPlay · Games~40.7K ratings/month since launch 4.9729.1K
  6. 67 Brew Coffee app icon

    7 Brew Coffee

    Brew Culture, LLC · Food & Drink~39.6K ratings/month since launch 5.082.9K
  7. 7Pokémon TCG Pocket app icon

    Pokémon TCG Pocket

    The Pokemon Company · Games~28.9K ratings/month since launch 4.8676.7K
  8. 8Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle app icon

    Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle

    Grand Games A.Ş. · Games~26.6K ratings/month since launch 4.7304.3K
  9. 9Fortnite app icon

    Fortnite

    Epic Games Inc. · Games~20.3K ratings/month since launch 4.6341.4K
  10. 10Rips by Triumph app icon

    Rips by Triumph

    Triumph Arcade · Shopping~19.8K ratings/month since launch 4.7231.7K
  11. 11Solitaire Associations Journey app icon

    Solitaire Associations Journey

    Hitapps Games LTD · Games~17.4K ratings/month since launch 4.7227.3K
  12. 12TikTok Pro - Events app icon

    TikTok Pro - Events

    TikTok Ltd. · Entertainment~16.3K ratings/month since launch 4.870.9K
  13. 13Pixel Flow! app icon

    Pixel Flow!

    Loom Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi · Games~12.1K ratings/month since launch 4.7167.9K
  14. 14Kingshot app icon

    Kingshot

    Century Games Pte. Ltd. · Games~11.7K ratings/month since launch 4.6230.2K
  15. 15Bus Traffic Fever! app icon

    Bus Traffic Fever!

    GOODROID,Inc. · Games~11.1K ratings/month since launch 4.778.3K
  16. 16Colony Flow! app icon

    Colony Flow!

    ABI GLOBAL LTD. · Games~8.5K ratings/month since launch 4.734.3K
  17. 17StoryReel: Drama Shorts & TV app icon

    StoryReel: Drama Shorts & TV

    Equinox Enterprises‌ Technology Limited · Entertainment~8.0K ratings/month since launch 4.849.7K
  18. 18FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV app icon

    FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV

    Fox Digital Services, LLC · Entertainment~7.1K ratings/month since launch 4.798.5K
  19. 19Soda Reels app icon

    Soda Reels

    STATION DEPART POINT · Entertainment~6.9K ratings/month since launch 4.854.1K
  20. 20VibeShort: AI Short Dramas app icon

    VibeShort: AI Short Dramas

    AGILE QUADRANT MEDIA LIMITED · Entertainment~6.5K ratings/month since launch 4.749.5K
  21. 21PineDrama - Short Dramas app icon

    PineDrama - Short Dramas

    TikTok Ltd. · Entertainment~6.3K ratings/month since launch 4.961.5K
  22. 22Last Z: Survival Shooter app icon

    Last Z: Survival Shooter

    Omnilojo Pte Ltd · Games~5.8K ratings/month since launch 4.8102.1K
  23. 23Screwdom app icon

    Screwdom

    Zego Global Pte Ltd · Games~5.4K ratings/month since launch 4.5115.2K
  24. 24Trump Accounts: Official App app icon

    Trump Accounts: Official App

    U.S. Department of the Treasury · Finance~5.3K ratings/month since launch 4.924.5K
  25. 25Edits: Video Editor app icon

    Edits: Video Editor

    Instagram, Inc. · Photo & Video~5.3K ratings/month since launch 4.893.6K
  26. 26DealSeek: Coupons & Discounts app icon

    DealSeek: Coupons & Discounts

    DealSeek LLC · Shopping~5.2K ratings/month since launch 4.982.2K
  27. 27Grok Bot app icon

    Grok Bot

    X Corp. · Productivity~5.0K ratings/month since launch 4.910.4K
  28. 28BlinkDrama - Short Dramas app icon

    BlinkDrama - Short Dramas

    Atlas Ventures Culture & Technology Limited · Entertainment~4.3K ratings/month since launch 4.819.3K
  29. 29CashFlicks app icon

    CashFlicks

    Shanghai Bitui Technology Co., Ltd. · Entertainment~3.1K ratings/month since launch 4.53.6K
  30. 30Yarn Loop: Knit Puzzle app icon

    Yarn Loop: Knit Puzzle

    Combo Games · Games~3.0K ratings/month since launch 4.832.6K
  31. 31Fun Drama app icon

    Fun Drama

    Rahat Social Media Marketing co · Entertainment~3.0K ratings/month since launch 4.824.5K
  32. 32CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio app icon

    CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio

    Scoopz Inc. · News~2.5K ratings/month since launch 4.942.0K
  33. 33PopDrama app icon

    PopDrama

    Rahat Social Media Marketing co · Entertainment~2.5K ratings/month since launch 4.835.8K
  34. 34Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD app icon

    Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD

    Ironhide S.A. · Games~2.4K ratings/month since launch 4.82.4K
  35. 35X-Clash: Survival Challenge app icon

    X-Clash: Survival Challenge

    9z Games(HK) · Games~2.4K ratings/month since launch 4.537.1K
  36. 36Manus - AI Agent & Automation app icon

    Manus - AI Agent & Automation

    BUTTERFLY EFFECT PTE. LTD. · Productivity~2.1K ratings/month since launch 4.739.1K
  37. 37Roomba Home app icon

    Roomba Home

    iRobot Corporation · Lifestyle~1.8K ratings/month since launch 4.734.8K
  38. 38AI Maker: Photo Video Filters app icon

    AI Maker: Photo Video Filters

    Hungry Birds · Graphics & Design~1.8K ratings/month since launch 4.419.1K
  39. 39Wobbly Life app icon

    Wobbly Life

    CURVE DIGITAL PUBLISHING LIMITED · Games~1.7K ratings/month since launch 4.73.0K
  40. 40Reco Social app icon

    Reco Social

    Reco Social, Inc. · Social Networking~1.6K ratings/month since launch 4.729.6K
  41. 41ElevenLabs: AI Voice Generator app icon

    ElevenLabs: AI Voice Generator

    ElevenLabs, Inc. · Photo & Video~1.3K ratings/month since launch 4.820.6K
  42. 42Comet - AI Browser & Assistant app icon

    Comet - AI Browser & Assistant

    Perplexity AI, Inc. · Utilities~1.1K ratings/month since launch 4.87.8K
  43. 43Jelly Busters: Puzzle Game app icon

    Jelly Busters: Puzzle Game

    Moon Active · Games~1.0K ratings/month since launch 4.88.9K
  44. 44Servant of the Lake app icon

    Servant of the Lake

    Rusty Lake · Games~988 ratings/month since launch 4.92.0K
  45. 45Flambé®: Merge and Cook app icon

    Flambé®: Merge and Cook

    Microfun Limited · Games~827 ratings/month since launch 4.814.2K
  46. 46Super VPN Fly 2026 app icon

    Super VPN Fly 2026

    YUNFAN TECHNOLOGY · Utilities~741 ratings/month since launch 3.87.7K
  47. 47After Inc. app icon

    After Inc.

    Ndemic Creations · Games~731 ratings/month since launch 4.816.5K
  48. 48CloverPit app icon

    CloverPit

    Future Friends Games · Games~629 ratings/month since launch 4.96.2K
  49. 49DeepSeek - AI Assistant app icon

    DeepSeek - AI Assistant

    杭州深度求索人工智能基础技术研究有限公司 · Productivity~580 ratings/month since launch 3.912.2K
  50. 50Scroll The Bible app icon

    Scroll The Bible

    Gabriel Jacobson · Book~530 ratings/month since launch 4.85.2K

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.

How we measure this

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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 76 free App Store optimization tools here: keyword tracking, listing and screenshot teardowns, localization audits and the rest.

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