Real-time app store rankings and insights for January 2026
iOS
Market Insights
•Gauth: AI Study Companion (#1) has finally overtaken Duolingo after the language app's 20-day streak at the top, a shift that probably reflects the seasonal surge in homework and exam prep as the academic year progresses.
•The significant climb of iClicker Student (+25) and Photomath (+19) looks like a direct response to students returning to in-person and hybrid classrooms, needing tools for real-time participation and last-minute problem-solving.
•New arrival Splash Reading: Games for Kids seems to be capitalizing on parent demand for engaging, educational screen time, entering the rankings just as back-to-school routines solidify for younger children.
•Despite the shuffle, Duolingo - Language Lessons (#2) remains a dominant force, and its slight dip doesn't appear to signal a drop in engagement, given its consistent presence at the very top of the chart for most of the month.