NEW YORK, April 6 — While Fortnite retains top spot in the US and UK’s free iOS app charts, and above competitor PUBG Mobile in Europe, Canada and South Africa, it’s the latter (or one of its unofficial clones) that gets ahead in India and Asian territories. Meanwhile, food info app “Yuka” rockets to number one in France, Australia is gripped by the Commonwealth Games, and pop band BTS has its spin-off tile-matching puzzle top in South Korea come April 6, 2018.
USA
Fortnite (Games)
The hit console, computer and now iOS sensation in which players fight to be the last person or squad standing, building and knocking down makeshift forts, and in the company of pals on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC should they so choose. The top in-app purchase is for US$9.99 (RM39) of virtual currency.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1261357853
United Kingdom
Fortnite (Games)
itunes.apple.com/app/id1261357853
China
第五人格 [en. Identity 5] (Games)
A 1v4 mystery-solving game with a Victorian aesthetic, in which one player is the detective and confronts a suspect with fearsome consequences.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1330863325
Germany
WhatsApp Messenger (Social Networking)
Facebook-owned messaging suite which integrates with contacts lists and Facebook profiles. Voice, text, image and video messaging over 3G or WiFi. Secure messaging app Threema is Germany’s No.2 paid app.
itunes.apple.com/app/id310633997
France
Yuka — Scan de produits (Health and Fitness)
Barcode scanner for food and drink that uses the free OpenFoodFacts.org database to offer product evaluations and alternative suggestions based on nutritional quality, presence of additives, and organic composition.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1092799236
Netherlands
KPN Interactive TV (Entertainment)
Internet TV app from Dutch mobile and phone provider KPN, with Chromecast integration, seven-day schedule, on demand catch-up, suggestions and so on via wifi or mobile data.
itunes.apple.com/app/id453092149
Canada
Sweatcoin (Health and Fitness) — Fortnite 2, PUBG Mobile 3, Helix Jump 7, IBF 8
Stepcounter that incentivizes light exercise by offering virtual currency (Sweatcoins) that can be used to buy selected goods, services and experiences or given to (or swapped with) friends.
itunes.apple.com/app/id971023427
Australia
7CommGames (Entertainment) — Fortnite 2, PUBG 15
Live coverage and highlights, medal tallies, athlete bios and schedules for the Commonwealth Games taking place April 4-15. Channel 7’s US$19.99 AUD premium membership brings HD, multi-device connectivity, and less commercial content. An Official GC2018 app is also available.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1007026508
South Korea
Puzzle Star BT21 (Games)
A block-matching puzzler featuring BT21 — eight cute cartoon characters, representing seven members of boy band BTS and its fanbase.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1361553832
Japan
God Eater Resonant Ops (Games)
The monster-slaying franchise makes a smartphone excursion thanks to a turn-based battle system. The top in-app purchase is for US$39.99 USD of virtual currency.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1298429664
Singapore
Grab — Ride Hailing App (Travel)
Southeast Asian taxi service that offers rides in taxis, fixed-fare private cars, and mopeds, plus parcel delivery and carpool organization. Payment via cash, card, or Grab’s virtual wallet.
itunes.apple.com/app/id647268330
Malaysia
Grab — Ride Hailing App (Travel)
itunes.apple.com/app/id647268330
India
WhatsApp (Social Networking)
itunes.apple.com/app/id310633997
South Africa
WhatsApp (Social Networking)
itunes.apple.com/app/id310633997
Store rankings courtesy of App Annie. — AFP-Relaxnews
