App Store screenshots with a user count
Millions of users, 10 million downloads. A large number of users or downloads tells a new reader that the app is established.
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
13% 300 of 2295
Screenshots that do it
3% 338 of 12745
The top tens
29 of 230 against 271 of the other 2065
338 of the 12745 screenshots read (3%) do this, across 300 of the 2295 top apps in 23 App Store categories (13%). 29 of the 230 apps in a top ten do it (13%), against 271 of the other 2065 (13%): the top ten do it about as often as the rest. It is most common in Social Networking (25% of apps) and least common in Games (2%).
By category, most to least.
The share of each category’s top apps with App Store screenshots with a user count. Each category opens its own page, with every example and headline.
| Category | Apps that do it | Screenshots | Top ten |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Networking | 25% 25 of 100 | 5% 27 of 554 | 2 of 10 |
| Shopping | 23% 23 of 100 | 4% 25 of 562 | 4 of 10 |
| Health & Fitness | 22% 22 of 100 | 4% 25 of 574 | 1 of 10 |
| Finance | 21% 21 of 100 | 4% 23 of 581 | 1 of 10 |
| Productivity | 18% 18 of 99 | 5% 25 of 551 | 0 of 10 |
| Music | 17% 17 of 100 | 3% 19 of 550 | 0 of 10 |
| Lifestyle | 16% 16 of 100 | 3% 18 of 556 | 3 of 10 |
| Utilities | 16% 16 of 100 | 3% 17 of 549 | 1 of 10 |
| Education | 15% 15 of 100 | 3% 16 of 555 | 1 of 10 |
| Travel | 15% 15 of 100 | 4% 22 of 561 | 2 of 10 |
| Graphics & Design | 13% 13 of 99 | 2% 13 of 564 | 2 of 10 |
| Reference | 13% 13 of 100 | 2% 13 of 566 | 1 of 10 |
| Sports | 12% 12 of 100 | 3% 14 of 558 | 2 of 10 |
| Entertainment | 10% 10 of 100 | 2% 11 of 544 | 0 of 10 |
| News | 9% 9 of 98 | 2% 9 of 517 | 2 of 10 |
| Business | 9% 9 of 100 | 2% 10 of 554 | 1 of 10 |
| Navigation | 8% 8 of 99 | 2% 9 of 566 | 1 of 10 |
| Photo & Video | 8% 8 of 100 | 2% 9 of 566 | 2 of 10 |
| Weather | 8% 8 of 100 | 1% 8 of 555 | 1 of 10 |
| Food & Drink | 7% 7 of 100 | 2% 9 of 540 | 0 of 10 |
| Medical | 7% 7 of 100 | 1% 7 of 548 | 1 of 10 |
| Developer Tools | 6% 6 of 100 | 1% 7 of 507 | 1 of 10 |
| Games | 2% 2 of 100 | under 1% 2 of 567 | 0 of 10 |
Examples from each category.
Up to 6 from each category, from the apps highest on its chart.
Social Networking 27 examples · 25% of apps
“Join a group, trade tips, even get motivated”
“Group Chats”
“Meet with up to 100 people”
“100M+ Users”
“Ask and get answers from real people”
“WeChat”
Shopping 25 examples · 23% of apps
“We've got you covered”
“Millions of buyers want your style”
“Join our 10 million users, saving over $2 billion!”
“Trusted by 2M+ Deal Hunters”
“GET FIRST DIBS ON NEW ARRIVALS”
“save your favorites”
Health & Fitness 25 examples · 22% of apps
“GROW WITH FRIENDS”
“The app that converts your steps into rewards”
“Science- backed nutrition tracker.”
“Build healthy habits,”
“Save by booking with ClassPass”
“Become a morning person”
Finance 23 examples · 21% of apps
“Trade real-world events”
“Banking made easy”
“Why do 15.8M members love SoFi?”
“Join 12M+ members”
“Atlas Rewards Credit Card”
“Cash and credit powered by your potential™”
Productivity 25 examples · 18% of apps
“#1 downloaded VPN app globally”
“Never take notes again”
“over 130,000,000 users”
“Read 3x Faster by Listening”
“Trusted by 40 million people every day”
“All AI Assistants in one app”
Music 19 examples · 17% of apps
“Piano made simple”
“Trusted by millions”
“Trusted by millions of DJs”
“5+ MILLION HAPPY USERS 93% POSITIVE FEEDBACK”
“Discover over 2M+ tabs & chords”
“Discover an Endless Music Library”
Lifestyle 18 examples · 16% of apps
“Join millions of helpful people worldwide”
“Try new treats”
“No.1 Wishlist app”
“TRUSTED BY 50 million CLIENTS”
“Book some you time”
“All-in-one access + monitoring”
Utilities 17 examples · 16% of apps
“Clean Up”
“Set up your home network”
“The Privacy Browser”
“Go big on your online protection”
“Browse privately”
“Trusted by 79,000,000+Users”
Education 16 examples · 15% of apps
“Speak English like a native”
“TikTok for smart people”
“Speak English Confidently with AI Tutors”
“#1 brain training app in the world”
“4.7 stars 500K+ reviews Ages 3-12 40K+ Books Reaches 75M kids worldwide”
“Talk to the World”
Travel 22 examples · 15% of apps
“Plan one-of-a-kind trips all in one app”
“Find the perfect place to stay”
“Earn rewards on your trip”
“Enjoy free cancellation options”
“Travel Essentials. Explore eSIM cards and attraction tickets”
“Explore New Places”
Graphics & Design 13 examples · 13% of apps
“Download now”
“3000+ Aesthetic Themes”
“Amazing DIY Control Centers”
“Turn Photos Into Cinematic✨ Videos”
“AI Garden Planner”
“OS 27 ready”
Reference 13 examples · 13% of apps
“THE #1 FAITH APP”
“Scan Coins See Price”
“Trusted by 30,000+ Collectors”
“NO.1 COLLECTIBLES TRACKER”
“Travel anywhere, understand everything”
Sports 14 examples · 12% of apps
“SO MANY WAYS TO PARLAY ON SPORTSBOOK”
“Trusted by Millions”
“1M+ FANS HAVE MADE $170M+”
“Linemate Bet Smarter. Not Harder.”
“Must have for anyone who takes betting seriously.”
“THE ONLY SPORTS APP YOU NEED”
Entertainment 11 examples · 10% of apps
“Hit Drama & Addictive”
“Explore vibrant events, from festivals to run clubs”
“Fans love saving money.”
“Build your watchlist”
“Offline Download”
“...WHATEVER YOU'RE INTO”
News 9 examples · 9% of apps
“Join over 100 million neighbors”
“Compare how multiple sources are covering the same story”
“Join 1.5 million Christians already trusting our news”
“Millions of people making neighborhoods safer, together.”
“Loved By Readers”
“7,000+ Live Scanners”
Business 10 examples · 9% of apps
“Get hired 30% faster with the app*”
“Connect in real time with huddles”
“HIRE. SCHEDULE. PAY IN ONE EASY APP.”
“Take control with real-time editing and pausing”
“Updates”
“No.1”
Navigation 9 examples · 8% of apps
“Get the parking app trusted by millions of drivers”
“Find Fast EV Chargers Near You”
“Join the #1 App for Truck Drivers”
“Trusted and used by millions!”
“Select Pluses”, a new spot for great deals in Yandex Maps
“Design Your Car Dasboard”
Photo & Video 9 examples · 8% of apps
“Share”
“Go viral everywhere”
“#1 Most downloaded face editor app in the US”
“From phone to frame”
“A Slick Mobile Video Editor”
Weather 8 examples · 8% of apps
“Be safer before, during and after the storm”
“25 million weather enthusiasts”
“Moon Calendar”
“Real-Time Weather Radar”
“Their rain gauges agree.”
Food & Drink 9 examples · 7% of apps
“Explore top rated businesses for every need”
“Every meal is a decision.”
“The Best Restaurants Are on Resy.”
“Review your favorites in the Cookie Journal!”
“Save recipes from social media”
“Get personalized recipe recommendations”
Medical 7 examples · 7% of apps
“Find a healthcare provider that fits your needs”
“Hit your health goals with 1:1 coaching”
“Healthcare designed for you”
“Healthcare designed for you”
“Find a top provider near you”
“Clipboard”
Developer Tools 7 examples · 6% of apps
“View and respond to customer reviews”
“Join 5M+ Devs coding Python on the go”
“See App Details Across Countries”
“Plan before buildiing”
“CSDN首页”
Games 2 examples · 2% of apps
“265M+ PLAYERS”
“5 000 000+ 5-Star Ratings”
Related tactics.
Often on the same screenshot
- Star rating shown56% of these screenshots, against 4% of every screenshot read
- Uses a number43% of these screenshots, against 8% of every screenshot read
- Laurel or award38% of these screenshots, against 3% of every screenshot read
- Has a subline42% of these screenshots, against 25% of every screenshot read
- Headline readable at thumbnail size46% of these screenshots, against 31% of every screenshot read
- Subline adds a second benefit19% of these screenshots, against 4% of every screenshot read
More in proof
Questions, answered from the chart.
How common are App Store screenshots with a user count?
300 of the 2295 top apps read across 23 App Store categories (13%) have at least one, and 338 of their 12745 screenshots (3%) 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 user count?
Most common in Social Networking (25 of 100 apps, 25%), Shopping (23 of 100 apps, 23%) and Health & Fitness (22 of 100 apps, 22%). Least common in Games (2 of 100 apps, 2%).
Should my app have App Store screenshots with a user count?
The charts show who does it, not whether it would work for your app. Across the categories read, 29 of the 230 apps in a top ten do it (13%), against 271 of the other 2065 (13%), 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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