Frequently Asked Questions

How the records work, where the data comes from, and what this site is.

How are the records calculated?

Every record board applies one fixed, published rule to public App Store data and ranks the qualifying apps. For example, Most Rated of All Time orders apps by their total number of App Store ratings. Boards recompute automatically about every 20 minutes, so a crown can change hands at any time.

Where does the data come from?

All of our numbers come from public Apple App Store metadata, the same information shown on each app's App Store listing, such as ratings, price, size, category, and release dates. We do not use private or scraped user data.

How often is the data updated?

New apps are discovered and their details refreshed continuously throughout the day, and every record board is recomputed roughly every 20 minutes. Each board shows when it was last computed.

Is App Store Hall of Records affiliated with Apple?

No. We are an independent project and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc. All app names, icons, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Why isn't my favourite app number one?

Records reflect the apps we currently track and the exact thing each board measures. An app may rank lower because another app genuinely has more ratings, a larger size, or an earlier release date, or because it has not been added to our index yet. Coverage grows every day.

Are the guides written by AI?

Our guides are drafted with AI assistance and written to our editorial standards for plain language, accuracy, and honest framing. They are bylined by our founder, Dor Bass, who sets those standards and is accountable for them.

Can I get my app removed?

Yes. We only aggregate publicly available App Store metadata, but if you own an app and would like it removed, contact us and we will take it down.

Does the site cost anything?

No. Browsing the records, reading the guides, and playing the games is completely free.

Still have a question?

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