Weekly roundup · 31 August to 6 September 2026
New apps and games this week
20,874 apps and games launched on the App Store and Google Play from 31 August to 6 September 2026, 1725% more than the week before. Here is what stood out.
Off to a fast start on Google Play
Released this week and already past 1,000 installs, most installed first. Install ranges are the ones Google publishes.
Most rated on the App Store
Released this week, ordered by how many ratings they already have. Apple does not publish downloads, so ratings are the closest public sign of traction.
Soft launches
Open the radarReleased in only a few countries, a common step before a worldwide launch. The amber tag shows where.
Day by day
| Day | Launches | App Store | Google Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 31 August | 2,916 | 2,849 | 67 |
| Tuesday 1 September | 4,008 | 3,958 | 50 |
| Wednesday 2 September | 3,971 | 3,908 | 63 |
| Thursday 3 September | 3,800 | 3,725 | 75 |
| Friday 4 September | 3,231 | 3,174 | 57 |
| Saturday 5 September | 1,614 | 1,580 | 34 |
| Sunday 6 September | 1,334 | 1,307 | 27 |
Busiest categories
All categories| Category | Type | Launches |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Apps | 2,581 |
| Lifestyle | Apps | 2,029 |
| Utilities | Apps | 1,931 |
| Productivity | Apps | 1,817 |
| Health & Fitness | Apps | 1,787 |
| Education | Apps | 1,663 |
| Food & Drink | Apps | 891 |
| Finance | Apps | 890 |
| Sports | Apps | 665 |
| Travel | Apps | 664 |
| Shopping | Apps | 575 |
| Photo & Video | Apps | 485 |
Developers who shipped most
Publishers| Developer | Store | Launches this week |
|---|---|---|
| OpenMEI | App Store | 21 |
| OrderDirectly | App Store | 9 |
| Jeroen van Koesveld | App Store | 8 |
| Anthony Chui | App Store | 7 |
| CINC Systems | App Store | 7 |
| LUNALINK | Google Play | 7 |
| Amun Studios LLC | App Store | 6 |
| ChatStick Company Limited | App Store | 6 |
Developers that mass-produce near-identical apps are left out.
Earlier weeks
Weeks run Monday to Sunday in India time, the clock the launch feed uses. Release dates are the ones the stores publish.