Real-time app store rankings and insights for January 2026
Android
Market Insights
•Upside: Cash Back - Gas & Food (#1) has dominated the rankings for 21 of the last 30 days, which looks like a strong indicator that users are prioritizing immediate, practical savings on everyday travel expenses like fuel over more aspirational trip planning.
•The significant climbs by hotel loyalty apps like Marriott Bonvoy: Book Hotels (+15) and IHG One Rewards: Book Hotels (+8) suggest a seasonal surge in direct hotel bookings, probably because summer travelers are cashing in points or seeking reliable chain accommodations.
•Despite the consistent presence of meta-search apps like trivago and Skyscanner, the new arrival of KAYAK: Flights, Hotels & Cars into the rankings hints at a competitive shuffle, as users reportedly compare these platforms for the broadest price scans.
•Google Earth (#3) maintaining a top-five spot while purely utilitarian apps rise around it is a curious trend, pointing to its enduring role for inspiration and virtual exploration even when actual booking behavior leans toward cost-saving.