"Pokémon Go" and Snapchat's "Bitmoji" soar to the top of many national iPhone app charts, the pair occupying both first and second place in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, and France; "Pokémon Go" companion apps are runners up in Japan and India, while the art-influenced Prisma photo editor proves popular in India and South East Asia, and ride-hailing service Uber continues its reign in China following this week's legalization (effective November).
USA
Bitmoji Keyboard (Utilities)
Photo augmentation and avatar creation suite that allows users to create emojis -- small cartoon images depicting a range of emotions and reactions -- in their own image. July's major update allows for crossover between Bitmoji and its new owner, super popular messaging app Snapchat. Supplementary packs of emoji-enhancing props are available from $0.99 USD.
itunes.apple.com/app/id868077558
United Kingdom
Pokémon Go (Games)
Find digital Pokémon creatures hidden in the real world, using a combination of your phone's location services, wireless data connection, camera and touch screen. The most popular in-app purchase is for a $0.99 USD batch of virtual currency, used to speed progression; this and more valuable packs are responsible for Pokémon Go's position at the top of many country's accompanying chart of Top Grossing apps.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1094591345
Australia
Pokémon Go (Games)
itunes.apple.com/app/id1094591345
China
Uber (Travel)
Ride-hailing services Uber and Didi Chuxing were both legalized in China on July 28, with both apps notable fixtures in the country's top downloaded free app chart since the start of the month.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1059383662
Germany
Pokémon Go (Games)
itunes.apple.com/app/id1094591345
France
Pokémon Go (Games)
itunes.apple.com/app/id1094591345
Canada
Pokémon Go (Games)
itunes.apple.com/app/id1094591345
South Korea
Dots & Co (Games)
After the very well received "Dots" and "Two Dots," this follow-up funnels its minimalistic design sensibilities into 155 levels of companion-filled dot-connecting, with themed landscape backgrounds, magical powers, and in-app purchases starting at $0.99 USD.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1100331256
Japan
Pokémon Go (Games)
itunes.apple.com/app/id1094591345
Singapore
Bitmoji Keyboard (Utilities)
itunes.apple.com/app/id868077558
Malaysia
Prisma - Art Photo Editor
Dozens of image filters influenced by modern and contemporary art for a snappy, up-to-date feel and swift sharing to social networks.
itunes.apple.com/app/id1122649984
India
Prisma - Art Photo Editor
itunes.apple.com/app/id1122649984
Store rankings courtesy of App Annie.
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