ChatGPT Loses Top Spot in US App Store Amid Gaming and Event App Surge

8 articles · Updated · polymarket.com · Apr 10

ChatGPT was overtaken as the #1 free app in the US Apple App Store in early April 2026, with MONOPOLY GO!Chat and The Masters Tournament app surging ahead.
Previously, ChatGPT had reclaimed the top spot after a brief dethroning by Anthropic's Claude, following user backlash over OpenAI's Pentagon contract.
App Store rankings remain volatile, driven by seasonal events, app updates, and growing competition from other AI and gaming apps.

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