App Store screenshots with a star rating
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From the top free apps in 23 categories of the US App Store, last 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
17% 391 of 2295
Screenshots that do it
4% 537 of 12745
The top tens
44 of 230 against 347 of the other 2065
537 of the 12745 screenshots read (4%) do this, across 391 of the 2295 top apps in 23 App Store categories (17%). 44 of the 230 apps in a top ten do it (19%), against 347 of the other 2065 (17%): the top ten do it about as often as the rest. It is most common in Shopping (40% of apps) and least common in Games (6%).
By category, most to least.
The share of each category’s top apps with App Store screenshots with a star rating. Each category opens its own page, with every example and headline.
| Category | Apps that do it | Screenshots | Top ten |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 40% 40 of 100 | 12% 66 of 562 | 7 of 10 |
| Reference | 31% 31 of 100 | 6% 32 of 566 | 4 of 10 |
| Travel | 29% 29 of 100 | 11% 60 of 561 | 4 of 10 |
| Education | 25% 25 of 100 | 5% 28 of 555 | 1 of 10 |
| Health & Fitness | 22% 22 of 100 | 6% 35 of 574 | 2 of 10 |
| Food & Drink | 21% 21 of 100 | 9% 46 of 540 | 3 of 10 |
| Graphics & Design | 20% 20 of 99 | 4% 22 of 564 | 2 of 10 |
| Productivity | 19% 19 of 99 | 4% 20 of 551 | 1 of 10 |
| Navigation | 18% 18 of 99 | 4% 20 of 566 | 4 of 10 |
| Utilities | 17% 17 of 100 | 3% 19 of 549 | 1 of 10 |
| Entertainment | 16% 16 of 100 | 4% 20 of 544 | 1 of 10 |
| Business | 15% 15 of 100 | 4% 20 of 554 | 0 of 10 |
| Music | 15% 15 of 100 | 3% 18 of 550 | 0 of 10 |
| Lifestyle | 13% 13 of 100 | 5% 26 of 556 | 1 of 10 |
| Weather | 13% 13 of 100 | 3% 15 of 555 | 3 of 10 |
| Finance | 12% 12 of 100 | 2% 13 of 581 | 0 of 10 |
| Medical | 12% 12 of 100 | 2% 13 of 548 | 3 of 10 |
| Photo & Video | 12% 12 of 100 | 2% 13 of 566 | 1 of 10 |
| Sports | 11% 11 of 100 | 3% 17 of 558 | 1 of 10 |
| Social Networking | 9% 9 of 100 | 2% 12 of 554 | 0 of 10 |
| News | 8% 8 of 98 | 2% 8 of 517 | 2 of 10 |
| Developer Tools | 7% 7 of 100 | 2% 8 of 507 | 1 of 10 |
| Games | 6% 6 of 100 | 1% 6 of 567 | 2 of 10 |
Examples from each category.
Up to 6 from each category, from the apps highest on its chart.
Shopping 66 examples · 40% of apps
“We've got you covered”
“WOMEN'S FASHION”
“Discover your next favorite brand”
“Join our 10 million users, saving over $2 billion!”
“Great finds, sweet deals, and more.”
“#1 Verified Savings App”
Reference 32 examples · 31% of apps
“Translate Anything”
“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”
“Trusted Choice”
“Connect with God”
“FIND GOD'S PEACE IN PRAYER.”
Travel 60 examples · 29% of apps
“Pay and tip at your fingertips”
“Plan one-of-a-kind trips all in one app”
“Find the perfect place to stay”
“Bundle & Save on flights and hotels*”
“Search and book your stay”
Education 28 examples · 25% of apps
“Speak English like a native”
“Award winning microlearning app”
“Speak English Confidently with AI Tutors”
“Speak English with absolute confidence.”
“Learn ASL In 10 Minutes a Day.”
“Scan & Solve Any Subject”
Health & Fitness 35 examples · 22% of apps
“ANALYZE products in a single scan”
“Discover trails that inspire you”
“Science- backed nutrition tracker.”
“Find top studios, salons and spas near you”
“Find Care”
“The #1 App For Eating Out Healthy”
Food & Drink 46 examples · 21% of apps
“GET GROCERIES TO FLOWERS TO TAKEOUT”
“Browse”
“save”
“Explore top rated businesses for every need”
“Every meal is a decision.”
“Your usual, with perks.”
Graphics & Design 22 examples · 20% of apps
“Use a camera”
“3000+ Aesthetic Themes”
“Amazing DIY Control Centers”
“AI VIRAL VIDEOS”
“Turn Photos Into Cinematic✨ Videos”
“AI Garden Planner”
Productivity 20 examples · 19% of apps
“Get useful answers wherever you are”
“100M+ users trust us”
“Find the best local spots around you.”
“Fastest”
“Collaborate and share securely”
“Never take notes again”
Navigation 20 examples · 18% of apps
“Check business hours, reviews, and more”
“Get the parking app trusted by millions of drivers”
“Track your ride”
“Compare & book parking in 400+ cities”
“Now supporting 78 global languages”
“Find Fast EV Chargers Near You”
Utilities 19 examples · 17% of apps
“Do more with Extensions”
“Authenticator App”
“Go big on your online protection”
“Browse privately”
“Trusted by 79,000,000+Users”
“#1 Photo and Storage Cleaner”
Entertainment 20 examples · 16% of apps
“DO WHAT YOU LOVE”
“Listen on your headphones”
“STREAM THE LATEST BOX OFFICE HITS”
“Find the best ticket deals”
“TONS OF MOVIES”
“No Fee Tickets.”
Business 20 examples · 15% of apps
“Live Delivery Route Tracker”
“Get hired with the #1 rated job search app.*”
“Earn up to $30/hr”
“Upfront ride and pay details”
“Track your performance.”
Music 18 examples · 15% of apps
“Nail songs you love”
“Trusted by millions of DJs”
“5+ MILLION HAPPY USERS 93% POSITIVE FEEDBACK”
“Share with Friends!”
“RINGTONE ANY SONG”
“Play Your Favorite Songs”
Lifestyle 26 examples · 13% of apps
“Try new treats”
“#1 BOOKING APP”
“Book some you time”
“Your Smart Lifestyle Companion”
“Discover local businesses”
“The smarter way to search for homes”
Weather 15 examples · 13% of apps
“Air pollutant forecast”
“Be safer before, during and after the storm”
“Global Weather Forecasts”
“11 Billion+ weather alerts sent last year”
“The Ultimate Weather Watch Face”
“Those days of broken rain gauges are finally over”
Finance 13 examples · 12% of apps
“Get your FICO® Score & credit report.”
“Atlas Rewards Credit Card”
“Testimonials”
“Secure global money transfers”
“Join over 6 million members”
“Complete Surveys And More”
Medical 13 examples · 12% of apps
“Shop your way with pickup, shipping and delivery options”
“Find a healthcare provider that fits your needs”
“Compare and browse”
“Achieve your health goals on Ro”
“Healthcare designed for you”
“Healthcare designed for you”
Photo & Video 13 examples · 12% of apps
“Go viral everywhere”
“AI Video GENERATOR #1”
“The pro-quality photo app for everyone.”
“Import anytime”
“Trusted photo partner”
Sports 17 examples · 11% of apps
“Trusted by Millions”
“SPEND 10 GET 100 IN BONUS PLAY”
“Linemate Bet Smarter. Not Harder.”
“Must have for anyone who takes betting seriously.”
“THE ONLY SPORTS APP YOU NEED”
“UP TO $1000”
Social Networking 12 examples · 9% of apps
“Letterboxd is the best social film tracking, discovery and watchlist tool for iOS”
“150k+ Joined”
“Discover events 📍 near you”
“We handle the intros, place & time”
“Supports Every Official Telegram Update”
“The Only App where people are 100% Real”
News 8 examples · 8% of apps
“Be the first to know.”
“Join over 100 million neighbors”
“Find calm in the chaos”
“Loved By Readers”
“7,000+ Live Scanners”
“Podcast App”
Developer Tools 8 examples · 7% of apps
“View and respond to customer reviews”
“This app is the best IDE I've met so far.”
“Reply to reviews in real time”
“See App Details Across Countries”
“Bluetooth scanner finds nearby devices.”
“Plan before buildiing”
Games 6 examples · 6% of apps
“Remove Arrows!”
“Find your next favorite game”
“265M+ PLAYERS”
“5 000 000+ 5-Star Ratings”
“Loved By Our Players”
“#1 SOCIAL CASINO”
Related tactics.
Often on the same screenshot
- User or download count35% of these screenshots, against 3% of every screenshot read
- Laurel or award26% of these screenshots, against 3% of every screenshot read
- A photograph64% of these screenshots, against 48% of every screenshot read
- Badge25% of these screenshots, against 9% of every screenshot read
- Uses a number22% of these screenshots, against 8% of every screenshot read
- States a benefit55% of these screenshots, against 42% of every screenshot read
More in proof
Questions, answered from the chart.
How common are App Store screenshots with a star rating?
391 of the 2295 top apps read across 23 App Store categories (17%) have at least one, and 537 of their 12745 screenshots (4%) do it. Counted from the US App Store’s top free charts, last read on October 9, 2026.
Which App Store categories have the most App Store screenshots with a star rating?
Most common in Shopping (40 of 100 apps, 40%), Reference (31 of 100 apps, 31%) and Travel (29 of 100 apps, 29%). Least common in Games (6 of 100 apps, 6%).
Should my app have App Store screenshots with a star rating?
The charts show who does it, not whether it would work for your app. Across the categories read, 44 of the 230 apps in a top ten do it (19%), against 347 of the other 2065 (17%), so the top ten do it about as often as the rest. The numbers differ by category, so look at your own.
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