Returns apps that are currently ranked #1 in their primary App Store category. The endpoint fetches the overall Top Free chart from Apple RSS, groups apps by their primary genre, and picks the top-ranked app for each category.
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Response
App Object
How It Works
- Fetches the Top Free overall chart from Apple RSS for the specified country (up to 200 apps).
- Each app’s primary genre is determined from its iTunes metadata.
- Apps are grouped by genre, and the highest-ranked app in each group becomes the category’s #1.
- Results are returned as a flat list — one app per category.
reachedAt is always null currently. Determining when an app first reached #1 would require storing historical chart snapshots and comparing them over time. This feature is planned for a future release once daily chart tracking is implemented.
Use this endpoint to monitor category leaders and spot emerging trends. If a new or unexpected app appears as #1 in a category, it may indicate a viral moment, seasonal trend, or major marketing push.
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