Real-time app store rankings and insights for January 2026
iOS
Market Insights
•Imposter - Party Word Game (#2) has been the dominant force, holding the top spot for 18 of the last 30 days, which suggests its social deduction and word-guessing hybrid formula continues to capture consistent group play sessions.
•The big mover, Word Pizza - Search Words, jumped 19 spots recently, likely fueled by its casual, food-themed presentation that seems to be resonating with users looking for a more relaxed, pattern-finding alternative to traditional word searches.
•A notable trend is the strength of multiplayer-focused titles, with both 'Imposter' variants and Charades & Headbands Game maintaining high rankings, indicating that shared-screen or turn-based party games are driving significant engagement in the category.
•New arrivals like Word Screw - 3D Unscrew Bolts and Word Spells: Game for Seniors show developers are experimenting heavily with thematic twists and targeted demographics, though their long-term staying power in the top ranks remains uncertain.