Real-time app store rankings and insights for January 2026
Android
Market Insights
•8 Ball Pool (#1) continues its remarkable dominance, holding the top spot for 26 of the last 30 days, which suggests its blend of casual play and competitive multiplayer still resonates strongly with the core audience.
•The significant climb of Basketball Stars: Multiplayer (+17) and Punch Guys (+13) looks like a seasonal trend, possibly driven by school breaks where quick, session-based multiplayer games see a surge in downloads and engagement.
•New arrival Football Battle: Touchdown! entered the rankings this period, capitalizing on the enduring popularity of American football sims, though user reviews indicate its long-term retention against established titles like Madden NFL 25 Mobile Football (#3) remains to be seen.
•A solid choice for strategy fans, Top Eleven Be a Soccer Manager maintains its position as a consistent performer outside the top five, demonstrating that deep management sims can carve out a stable niche even in a market flooded with arcade-style sports games.