Reference app screenshots with a ranking claim
#1, top, best, most popular. “#1” and “best” say that many others have already chosen the app, and are claims the reader cannot check on the page.
From the top 100 free Reference apps on the US App Store, read on October 9, 2026. Screenshots are the developers’ own, shown from Apple’s servers with a link to each app.
The numbers
Apps that do it
19% 19 of 100
Screenshots that do it
4% 23 of 566
The top ten
3 of 10 against 16 of the other 90
23 of the 566 Reference screenshots read (4%) do this, across 19 of the top 100 apps (19%). 3 of the top ten do it (30%), against 16 of the other 90 (18%): the top ten do it more than the rest. Of the 23 categories read so far, Reference is 6th for this. It is most common in News (31% of apps) and least common in Developer Tools (4%).
12 examples from the chart.
12 of the 23 Reference app screenshots with a ranking claim, one from each app, the highest on the chart first.
“Best Bible app I've ever used.” “I love this app but more importantly, I need this app.” “Because of this Bible App, I've replaced most of the apps on my phone with spending time in His Word!”
“THE #1 FAITH APP”
“Collecting has never been Easier”
“Apple Design Award”
“The #1 Prayer App”
“Scan Coins See Price”
“Astronomy Calendar”
“Study with the #1 Bible Reader App”
“#1 Modern Bible App”
“NO.1 COLLECTIBLES TRACKER”
“Travel anywhere, understand everything”
“The #1 Muslim App”
Real headline examples, word for word.
The words on all 23 that carry any, as each app wrote them.
“Best Bible app I've ever used.” “I love this app but more importantly, I need this app.” “Because of this Bible App, I've replaced most of the apps on my phone with spending time in His Word!”
Caroline John Mitra"Best Bible app I've ever used." || "I love this app but more importantly, I need this app." || "Because of this Bible App, I've replaced most of the apps on my phone with spending time in His Word!"Bible · #3 · screenshot 3“THE #1 FAITH APP”
TRUSTED BY MILLIONS“I open it every morning before my feet hit the floor. A verse, a prayer, and suddenly I feel ready for the day. My anxiety is quieter now. My faith is louder. I didn't know an app could change how I talk to God but this one did. — Jessica R.”Bible Chat: Daily Devotional · #5 · screenshot 2“Collecting has never been Easier”
The fastest-growing collectibles portfolio manager. Track and transact with ease.Collectr - TCG Collector App · #10 · screenshot 2“Apple Design Award”
Sky Guide · #12 · screenshot 2“The #1 Prayer App”
IN THE WORLDHallow: Prayer & Meditation · #15 · screenshot 1“Scan Coins See Price”
22 Million+ Users | APP of the dayCoinSnap: Coin Identifier · #18 · screenshot 1“Astronomy Calendar”
Plan For Best EventsStar Gazer - Astronomy Sky Map · #20 · screenshot 2“Study with the #1 Bible Reader App”
Creed: Bible Chat & Companion · #26 · screenshot 5“#1 Modern Bible App”
“This is the best low pressure way to get into the Bible!” -Kylie Mcrae “I never knew how much tea was in the Bible until I listened to Bible Bff” -Amelia CarnsBible Bff-Modern Bible Stories · #37 · screenshot 1- A collector's best friend...
“NO.1 COLLECTIBLES TRACKER”
Brickify is the all-in-one app for tracking, pricing, and identifying your collectibles.“A collector's best friend...”Brickify: Collection Tracker · #38 · screenshot 1 - Trusted by 1M+ travelers
“Travel anywhere, understand everything”
App Store Editor's Choice"Salmon and Salmon Roe Avocado Mayo Rice Bowl Salmon roe contains nutrients called DHA and EPA, which are known to help lower cholesterol and support fat metabolism. We wish you good health and hope you enjoy your meal."Kuli Kuli: Travel Translator · #42 · screenshot 1 “The #1 Muslim App”
★★★★★ 4.9 RATED 4.9 ON THE US APP STORE“This app blocks social medias and any app you are addicted to and won't unlock it until you say you've prayed. ... I've been able to wake up for fajr much more and read more of the Quran.”Niyat: Quran, Prayer & Dua · #49 · screenshot 2“Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus”
America’s most trusted dictionary available wherever you are!Merriam-Webster Dictionary · #50 · screenshot 1“The Fastest Way to Price Your Cards”
Cardly AI: Sports Card Scanner · #53 · screenshot 2“Translate with the world's most accurate AI translator”
DeepL Translate · #71 · screenshot 1“PLAYER STATS LEADERS”
Streameast - Live sports, IPTV · #80 · screenshot 4- Viva VPN
“Top-Tier VPN. Military-Grade Shield”
Viva VPN - Fast & Secure Proxy · #93 · screenshot 1 “Learn about the History”
The #1 rated antique appAntique Identifier - Relic · #94 · screenshot 2“Understand Any Verse”
Vessel: Bible Study & Notes · #98 · screenshot 1“Discover amazing Deals”
Get access to the best deals, live auctions, live shopping streams and much more.Collectr - TCG Collector App · #10 · screenshot 5“The highest precision astronomy”
Sky Guide · #12 · screenshot 5“FIND GOD'S PEACE IN PRAYER.”
“Life changing. Truly awesome.” | “This is where my soul is finding peace for the first time.” | “By far the best app on my phone.”Hallow: Prayer & Meditation · #15 · screenshot 2“Translate with unparalleled accuracy into 100+ languages”
DeepL Translate · #71 · screenshot 2
Top ten Reference apps that do it.
- #3Bible1 of its 6 screenshots
- #5Bible Chat: Daily Devotional1 of its 6 screenshots
- #10Collectr - TCG Collector App2 of its 6 screenshots
The same tactic in other categories.
| Category | Apps that do it | Screenshots | Top ten |
|---|---|---|---|
| News | 31% 30 of 98 | 7% 38 of 517 | 4 of 10 |
| Sports | 30% 30 of 100 | 6% 35 of 558 | 2 of 10 |
| Education | 22% 22 of 100 | 4% 24 of 555 | 2 of 10 |
| Entertainment | 22% 22 of 100 | 5% 26 of 544 | 1 of 10 |
| Music | 20% 20 of 100 | 4% 23 of 550 | 1 of 10 |
| Reference | 19% 19 of 100 | 4% 23 of 566 | 3 of 10 |
| Productivity | 18% 18 of 99 | 3% 19 of 551 | 2 of 10 |
| Finance | 18% 18 of 100 | 4% 21 of 581 | 1 of 10 |
| Health & Fitness | 18% 18 of 100 | 4% 21 of 574 | 4 of 10 |
| Food & Drink | 17% 17 of 100 | 4% 19 of 540 | 1 of 10 |
| Shopping | 17% 17 of 100 | 4% 21 of 562 | 2 of 10 |
| Travel | 17% 17 of 100 | 4% 22 of 561 | 3 of 10 |
| Navigation | 16% 16 of 99 | 4% 23 of 566 | 1 of 10 |
| Photo & Video | 14% 14 of 100 | 3% 15 of 566 | 1 of 10 |
| Social Networking | 14% 14 of 100 | 3% 17 of 554 | 0 of 10 |
| Weather | 14% 14 of 100 | 3% 17 of 555 | 3 of 10 |
| Business | 13% 13 of 100 | 3% 17 of 554 | 0 of 10 |
| Lifestyle | 13% 13 of 100 | 3% 16 of 556 | 2 of 10 |
| Utilities | 12% 12 of 100 | 3% 14 of 549 | 0 of 10 |
| Graphics & Design | 10% 10 of 99 | 2% 10 of 564 | 0 of 10 |
| Medical | 8% 8 of 100 | 2% 10 of 548 | 1 of 10 |
| Games | 5% 5 of 100 | 1% 5 of 567 | 0 of 10 |
| Developer Tools | 4% 4 of 100 | 1% 4 of 507 | 1 of 10 |
Related tactics.
Often on the same screenshot
- Laurel or award43% of these screenshots, against 5% of all Reference screenshots
- Uses a number43% of these screenshots, against 8% of all Reference screenshots
- Star rating shown39% of these screenshots, against 6% of all Reference screenshots
- Compares with something35% of these screenshots, against 2% of all Reference screenshots
- Quotation marks30% of these screenshots, against 5% of all Reference screenshots
- States a benefit70% of these screenshots, against 45% of all Reference screenshots
More in proof
Questions, answered from the chart.
How many top Reference apps have App Store screenshots with a ranking claim?
19 of the top 100 Reference apps (19%) have at least one, and 23 of their 566 screenshots (4%) do it. Counted from the US App Store’s top free chart on October 9, 2026.
Which Reference apps have App Store screenshots with a ranking claim?
In the top ten: Bible (#3), Bible Chat: Daily Devotional (#5) and Collectr - TCG Collector App (#10). Further down the chart: Sky Guide (#12), Hallow: Prayer & Meditation (#15), CoinSnap: Coin Identifier (#18), Star Gazer - Astronomy Sky Map (#20) and Creed: Bible Chat & Companion (#26), and 11 more.
Should my Reference app have App Store screenshots with a ranking claim?
The chart shows who does it, not whether it would work for your app. 3 of the top ten Reference apps do it (30%), against 16 of the other 90 (18%), so the top ten do it more than the rest. Ten apps is a small group, so read that as a description of this chart and not as a rule.
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