Definition
Top Charts
Top Charts are curated rankings of the most popular apps in each app store, organized by category and monetization type (free, paid, grossing). Appearing in Top Charts dramatically boosts visibility.
Top Charts are one of the most visible discovery mechanisms in both app stores. They rank apps by recent download volume and revenue within each category and overall.
Breaking into the Top Charts creates a virtuous cycle: higher visibility leads to more downloads, which maintains your chart position. The charts reset and recalculate frequently, so sustained performance matters more than one-day spikes.
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Related Terms
Category Ranking
Category ranking is an app's position within its assigned app store category. Top category rankings significantly increase visibility and organic downloads.
Featured Apps
Featured apps are applications selected by Apple or Google editorial teams for prominent placement in the app store. Being featured can increase downloads by 10-50x temporarily.
Download Velocity
Download velocity refers to the rate at which an app accumulates new downloads over a specific time period. Higher download velocity signals popularity to app store algorithms and can improve rankings.
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