•Gauth: AI Study Companion (#1) has taken the top spot from Duolingo this week, which suggests a surge in student usage as the academic year gets underway; user reviews frequently mention its utility for last-minute homework help.
•The significant climb of iClicker Student (+25) and Photomath (+19) looks like a clear response to the start of university semesters, as these apps are staples for in-class polling and math problem-solving.
•Duolingo - Language Lessons (#2) remains a dominant force, holding the #1 position for five of the last seven days, which indicates its consistent daily engagement model continues to work well for language learners.
•New arrivals like Splash Reading: Games for Kids and Brightspace Pulse seem to be capitalizing on back-to-school momentum, targeting younger students and centralized course tracking respectively.