Top App Store Publishers (2026)
Updated August 2026 · live App Store data, refreshed daily
Behind every big app is a publisher, and the biggest publishers rarely stop at one hit. Compiled from public App Store data and updated daily, this ranking displays the top iOS developers based on aggregate ratings across their portfolio. Of today's top 40 App Store publishers, 14 run multiple chart-level apps — a portfolio strategy indie developers can learn from.
Google, Spotify, Meta Platforms, Inc. lead by total user ratings. Tap a publisher's apps below, or search any developer on our publishers page for their full portfolio with download and revenue estimates.
14 apps in the top charts · 86.2M total ratings · 4.6★ average · best top-grossing rank: #2
YouTube
Google Drive
Google MapsSpotify
1 app in the top charts · 41.6M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 41.6M total ratings
Spotify: Music and PodcastsMeta Platforms, Inc.
3 apps in the top charts · 41.4M total ratings · 4.6★ average · 41.4M total ratings
Facebook
Messenger
Meta AIInstagram, Inc.
3 apps in the top charts · 31.6M total ratings · 4.7★ average · 31.6M total ratings
Instagram
Threads
Edits: Video EditorUber Technologies, Inc.
3 apps in the top charts · 27.9M total ratings · 4.7★ average · 27.9M total ratings
Uber - Request a ride
Uber Eats: Food & Groceries
Uber - Driver: Drive & DeliverDoorDash, Inc.
2 apps in the top charts · 25.4M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 25.4M total ratings
DoorDash: Food, Grocery, More
DoorDash - DasherWhatsApp Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 18.4M total ratings · 4.7★ average · 18.4M total ratings
WhatsApp MessengerTikTok Ltd.
3 apps in the top charts · 18.4M total ratings · 4.8★ average · best top-grossing rank: #3
TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE
TikTok Pro - Events
PineDrama - Short DramasWalmart
1 app in the top charts · 18.1M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 18.1M total ratings
Walmart: Shopping & SavingsLyft, Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 17.5M total ratings · 4.9★ average · 17.5M total ratings
LyftVenmo
1 app in the top charts · 15.5M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 15.5M total ratings
VenmoAMZN Mobile LLC
3 apps in the top charts · 14.8M total ratings · 4.8★ average · best top-grossing rank: #32
Amazon Shopping
Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts
Amazon Prime VideoMicrosoft Corporation
4 apps in the top charts · 14.5M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 14.5M total ratings
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft 365 CopilotApple
6 apps in the top charts · 14.0M total ratings · 4.4★ average · 14.0M total ratings
Apple Wallet
Apple Music
Apple TVX Corp.
2 apps in the top charts · 12.3M total ratings · 4.8★ average · best top-grossing rank: #26
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Grok AIPandora Media, LLC
1 app in the top charts · 11.3M total ratings · 4.8★ average · best top-grossing rank: #22
Pandora: Music & PodcastsCapital One
1 app in the top charts · 11.0M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 11.0M total ratings
Capital One MobileSupercell
3 apps in the top charts · 9.7M total ratings · 4.7★ average · best top-grossing rank: #65
Clash Royale
Brawl Stars
Clash of ClansOpenAI OpCo, LLC
1 app in the top charts · 9.4M total ratings · 4.8★ average · best top-grossing rank: #1
ChatGPTJPMorgan Chase & Co.
1 app in the top charts · 9.4M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 9.4M total ratings
Chase Mobile®: Bank & InvestBlock, Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 8.6M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 8.6M total ratings
Cash AppStarbucks Coffee Company
1 app in the top charts · 8.2M total ratings · 4.9★ average · 8.2M total ratings
StarbucksUnited Airlines
1 app in the top charts · 8.2M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 8.2M total ratings
United AirlinesDisney
5 apps in the top charts · 8.1M total ratings · 4.6★ average · best top-grossing rank: #18
ESPN: Live Sports & Scores
Disney+
ESPN Fantasy Sports & MoreMcDonald's USA
1 app in the top charts · 7.7M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 7.7M total ratings
McDonald'sFetch Rewards, LLC
1 app in the top charts · 7.5M total ratings · 4.9★ average · 7.5M total ratings
Fetch: Receipts for Gift CardsNetflix, Inc.
2 apps in the top charts · 7.3M total ratings · 4.7★ average · 7.3M total ratings
Netflix
Netflix Game ControllerPlayrix
4 apps in the top charts · 7.2M total ratings · 4.7★ average · best top-grossing rank: #38
Township
Homescapes: Match 3 Games
GardenscapesSouthwest Airlines Co.
1 app in the top charts · 7.1M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 7.1M total ratings
Southwest Airlines: Travel AppShopify Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 7.1M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 7.1M total ratings
Shop: Track, Pay, DiscoverDelta Air Lines, Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 7.0M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 7.0M total ratings
Fly DeltaTarget
1 app in the top charts · 6.8M total ratings · 4.9★ average · 6.8M total ratings
Target: Shop. Style. Save.PayPal, Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 6.3M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 6.3M total ratings
PayPal - Pay, Send, SaveROKU INC
1 app in the top charts · 6.0M total ratings · 4.7★ average · 6.0M total ratings
The Roku App (Official)Snap, Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 5.9M total ratings · 4.5★ average · best top-grossing rank: #6
SnapchatExpedia, Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 5.8M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 5.8M total ratings
Expedia: Hotels, Flights, CarsPinterest, Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 5.7M total ratings · 4.8★ average · 5.7M total ratings
PinterestCrumbl, LLC
1 app in the top charts · 5.6M total ratings · 4.9★ average · 5.6M total ratings
CrumblWarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC
1 app in the top charts · 5.6M total ratings · 4.9★ average · best top-grossing rank: #8
HBO Max: Stream Movies & TVAudible, Inc.
1 app in the top charts · 5.6M total ratings · 4.9★ average · best top-grossing rank: #31
Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsHow are App Store publishers ranked?
App Store publishers are ranked by the aggregated popularity and footprint of their entire app portfolio. We sum the total user ratings across all of a developer's apps that appear in the top charts.
This highlights the industry's powerhouse organizations and successful indie studios. By studying these portfolios, developers can learn how to structure multi-app portfolios and cross-promote effectively. You can research individual developer details in our App Store Publishers directory, view all their apps in our Apps Directory, and inspect their search visibility via the App Store Keyword Tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the biggest publisher on the App Store?
The largest publishers by total ratings and revenue are usually tech giants like Google, Meta, and Tencent, alongside major gaming publishers like Voodoo and Zynga. The ranking on this page shows the current top publishers based on active top-chart ratings.
What is the benefit of a multi-app portfolio strategy?
Publishing multiple apps allows developers to target different keywords, cross-promote users between apps, diversify revenue streams, and mitigate the risk of a single app declining in rank.
How often do publisher rankings change?
Publisher rankings are relatively stable compared to individual app charts, but they change as publishers launch new hits or when existing apps experience surges. We update these rankings daily.
Can I see download and revenue estimates for these publishers?
Yes, you can click on any publisher to view their dedicated portfolio page, or search for any developer in our App Store Publishers directory to access SensorTower download and revenue estimates.
How many apps does a typical top publisher have?
Top publishers can have anywhere from a single massive hit with millions of ratings (like Spotify) to hundreds of smaller utility apps or casual games (like Voodoo).
Methodology
Publishers are aggregated from the apps on Apple’s live top charts, ranked by combined US App Store rating count across their portfolio. Search any publisher on the publishers page for their full portfolio with download and revenue estimates.