App Store screenshots with a zoomed-in detail
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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
22% 502 of 2295
Screenshots that do it
6% 737 of 12745
The top tens
35 of 230 against 467 of the other 2065
737 of the 12745 screenshots read (6%) do this, across 502 of the 2295 top apps in 23 App Store categories (22%). 35 of the 230 apps in a top ten do it (15%), against 467 of the other 2065 (23%): the top ten do it about as often as the rest. It is most common in Graphics & Design (47% of apps) and least common in Weather (11%).
By category, most to least.
The share of each category’s top apps with App Store screenshots with a zoomed-in detail. Each category opens its own page, with every example and headline.
| Category | Apps that do it | Screenshots | Top ten |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics & Design | 47% 47 of 99 | 17% 94 of 564 | 4 of 10 |
| Photo & Video | 46% 46 of 100 | 13% 76 of 566 | 3 of 10 |
| Health & Fitness | 32% 32 of 100 | 9% 54 of 574 | 2 of 10 |
| Finance | 29% 29 of 100 | 6% 34 of 581 | 1 of 10 |
| Reference | 26% 26 of 100 | 7% 41 of 566 | 2 of 10 |
| Entertainment | 23% 23 of 100 | 6% 32 of 544 | 1 of 10 |
| Utilities | 23% 23 of 100 | 7% 37 of 549 | 1 of 10 |
| Business | 22% 22 of 100 | 5% 26 of 554 | 1 of 10 |
| Medical | 22% 22 of 100 | 5% 30 of 548 | 1 of 10 |
| Music | 22% 22 of 100 | 5% 30 of 550 | 2 of 10 |
| Shopping | 22% 22 of 100 | 5% 26 of 562 | 3 of 10 |
| Social Networking | 20% 20 of 100 | 4% 23 of 554 | 2 of 10 |
| Lifestyle | 19% 19 of 100 | 5% 26 of 556 | 0 of 10 |
| Travel | 18% 18 of 100 | 5% 28 of 561 | 2 of 10 |
| Productivity | 17% 17 of 99 | 4% 20 of 551 | 0 of 10 |
| Food & Drink | 17% 17 of 100 | 4% 21 of 540 | 2 of 10 |
| Sports | 17% 17 of 100 | 5% 28 of 558 | 2 of 10 |
| Navigation | 15% 15 of 99 | 5% 27 of 566 | 3 of 10 |
| Education | 15% 15 of 100 | 3% 17 of 555 | 1 of 10 |
| News | 13% 13 of 98 | 3% 16 of 517 | 1 of 10 |
| Developer Tools | 13% 13 of 100 | 4% 20 of 507 | 0 of 10 |
| Games | 13% 13 of 100 | 2% 14 of 567 | 0 of 10 |
| Weather | 11% 11 of 100 | 3% 17 of 555 | 1 of 10 |
Examples from each category.
Up to 6 from each category, from the apps highest on its chart.
Graphics & Design 94 examples · 47% of apps
“DANCE”
“Cinema-Grade Native 4K”
“Rich & Useful Features Beyond Your Imagination”
“3000+ Aesthetic Themes”
“Make Your Pet Sing”
“Amazing DIY Control Centers”
Photo & Video 76 examples · 46% of apps
“Animate”
“Go viral everywhere”
“Various dance styles”
“Viral Video Maker”
“Explore your styles with AI try on”
“Try Viral Dances”
Health & Fitness 54 examples · 32% of apps
“Apple Watch App of the Year”
“Get answers”
“Track the sleep you owe your body”
“Your personal health dashboard with actionable guidance”
“Workouts”
Finance 34 examples · 29% of apps
“Millions of people already do.”
“COMBO PICKS TO MAXIMIZE RETURNS”
“Tap. Pay. Done.”
“Check your FICO® Score and 6 month history for free”
“Build credit history with your everyday bills with Credit Spark™”
“See and cancel your subscriptions all in one place.”
Reference 41 examples · 26% of apps
“DOWNLOAD”
“Scan and Search quickly”
“Scan Coins See Price”
“Identify Rare & Foreign Coins”
“Discover What Your Card Is Worth”
“Detailed Card Insights”
Entertainment 32 examples · 23% of apps
“Play games on TV, with your phone as the controller.”
“Explore Exclusive Onginals”
“RATE YOUR FAVORITES TO SHAPE WHAT YOU SEE NEXT”
“Quick and easy ways to control your Roku device”
“Simplify purchases and get offers with Walmart account”
“Live TV With 85+ Channels”
Utilities 37 examples · 23% of apps
“Keyboard For Search”
“Secure Your Account With 2FA”
“Secure”
“AI for Efficient Living”
“Stay safe”
“All in One”
Business 26 examples · 22% of apps
“Introducing your personal career coach”
“Easily share from AI Assistant.”
“View All Packages in One Place”
“Complete onboarding tasks”
“Connect and share”
Medical 30 examples · 22% of apps
“Get a free coupon to use at the pharmacy”
“Digital ID Card”
“Track orders, refills, and payments”
“Access FDA-approved GLP-1s”
“Schedule Care Easily.”
Music 30 examples · 22% of apps
“Explore music from other creators”
“START SHARING YOUR SOUND”
“COLLECT YOUR SETS”
“A real piano in your pocket”
“+20 sample packs”
“Easily Reverse Funny Audio & Song”
Shopping 26 examples · 22% of apps
“Track all your orders”
“Save Up To 90% With Promo Codes”
“Buy it. Sell it. Love it.”
“Spend less”
“Limited releases. Serious savings.”
Social Networking 23 examples · 20% of apps
“GROUP CHAT THAT'S FUN”
“Save your favorite finds to shop later”
“Unlimited talk & text”
“Share Moments and Have Fun”
“Choose a Phone Number”
“Like I really love U man Ur my BFF for life!”
Lifestyle 26 examples · 19% of apps
“READ and leave verified REVIEWS”
“...all with one easy-to-use app”
“Start your engine from wherever you are”
“We've always supported each other. That's what makes our bond so strong.”
“Meet like-minded people”
Travel 28 examples · 18% of apps
“Real-time updates with Live Activities”
“Check in and get your boarding pass with ease.”
“Get real-time updates on your boarding group and progress.”
“Turn your phone into your key”
“World Landmarks”
“Effortless travel at your fingertips”
Productivity 20 examples · 17% of apps
“Take and make the call”
“EXTRACT”
“the Digital Detox Leaderboard!”
“Send sources to Gemini Notebook from anywhere on your device 📱”
“Ready-to-share summaries”
“Your Voice AI Assistant”
Food & Drink 21 examples · 17% of apps
“Don't miss exclusive offers and experiences with Tuesday Drops”
“Browse”
“EASY DELIVERY”
“Compare quotes for services”
“We deliver”
“EARN PANDA POINTS”
Sports 28 examples · 17% of apps
“Earn Points, Get Paid”
“MAKE TEAM AND PLAYER PICKS”
“THE ONLY SPORTSBOOK TO REWARD EVERY BET”
“CAPTURE”
“YOU MAKE THE CALL. WILL IT PAY OFF?”
“TURN EVERY GAME INTO A HIGHLIGHT”
Navigation 27 examples · 15% of apps
“True 3D Cities Icons Up Close”
“LIDAR TERRAIN MAPS”
“Real-time Location Tracker”
“Real time availability”
“Share Your Location With Friends”
Education 17 examples · 15% of apps
“Visual and Interactive Learning”
“New gifts”
“Master grammar and vocab”
“Create or access your first-year account”
“Get better Grades”
“Clear Visual Explanations”
News 16 examples · 13% of apps
“Be the first to know.”
“Get Alerted When a Stock Spikes”
“Save for Later”
“4,500+ Premium Sources”
“talk or just listen in”
“Search for specific episodes within a show”
Developer Tools 20 examples · 13% of apps
“Read every line”
“EDIT APP INSTANTLY USING AI”
“Keep agents running”
“Your Hermes agent, anywhere.”
“Bluetooth Assistant”
Games 14 examples · 13% of apps
“UNLOCK SPECIAL MEMORIES!”
“GOTTA GO FAST”
“SNIPER STRIKE!”
“Sharpen Your Mind”
“HERE FOR YOU 24/7”
“SECURE AND SMOOTH REDEMPTION”
Weather 17 examples · 11% of apps
“Hurricane Tracker”
“Hourly & 10-Day Forecasts”
“Today's Weather Conditions”
“Accurate Predictions”
“Protect Loved Ones”
“Detailed Moon Calendar”
Related tactics.
Often on the same screenshot
- Arrows or callouts52% of these screenshots, against 15% of every screenshot read
- Gradient background59% of these screenshots, against 45% of every screenshot read
- Headline in Title Case31% of these screenshots, against 19% of every screenshot read
- Headline under five words62% of these screenshots, against 50% of every screenshot read
- A word in a different colour34% of these screenshots, against 23% of every screenshot read
- High contrast words33% of these screenshots, against 23% of every screenshot read
More in layout
- Screen fills the picture99%
- Phone drawn94%
- Whole phone shown88%
- Words at the top88%
- A photograph80%
- Illustration or mascot69%
- Headline readable at thumbnail size68%
- A person in the picture57%
- Phone cut off at the foot45%
- Headline too small to read44%
- App icon shown42%
- Arrows or callouts42%
- No phone, bare screen34%
- Words aligned left30%
- A hand holds the phone24%
- Two or more screens23%
- Phone cut off at the head18%
- No app screen at all18%
- Words at the bottom17%
- Phone at an angle17%
- Screen is small15%
- Watch, iPad or Mac beside it11%
- Words over the screen9%
- Continues into the next screenshotunder 1%
Questions, answered from the chart.
How common are App Store screenshots with a zoomed-in detail?
502 of the 2295 top apps read across 23 App Store categories (22%) have at least one, and 737 of their 12745 screenshots (6%) 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 zoomed-in detail?
Most common in Graphics & Design (47 of 99 apps, 47%), Photo & Video (46 of 100 apps, 46%) and Health & Fitness (32 of 100 apps, 32%). Least common in Weather (11 of 100 apps, 11%).
Should my app have App Store screenshots with a zoomed-in detail?
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