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      August 11, 2026

      5 New Releases: App Store Tracker

      The biggest newcomers on the App Store right now.

      Hi fellow app scouts,

      Today we're looking at the biggest apps released in the last 3 months.

      One category completely dominates the list.

      Meal planning apps. 3 of the biggest newcomers launched around the same time and are already doing serious numbers.

      Let's get into it.

      Mise • Meal planning app

      Mise plans your meals around the supermarket you already shop at, matching recipes and shopping lists to what's available at stores like Lidl and Aldi.

      Launched in June, it has already reached 300K downloads and $300K MRR.

      Potto • Meal planning app

      Potto combines meal plans, recipes and grocery lists around your budget and supermarket, built by a solo founder.

      Also launched in June, it has reached around 100K downloads and $100K MRR.

      Herbi • Meal planning app

      Herbi takes the same supermarket-first approach, connecting meal planning and grocery shopping around your budget.

      Herbi has reached around 70K downloads and $20K MRR in 50 days.

       

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      Photogenik • Photo app

      Photogenik acts as a posing coach for your photos, using your camera to tell you how to stand, angle yourself and frame the shot.

      The app has reached 50K monthly downloads and $9K MRR in 2 months, with a subscription priced at $7.99 a month or $59.99 a year.

      Roost Social • Social app

      Roost is a messaging app where pigeons carry your messages across a real map, with delivery times based on the distance between you and the person you're texting.

      The app launched in April and reached 40K downloads in its second month.

      It now has an estimated 100K downloads across 50+ countries, with the solo founder continuing to ship updates.

       

      See you next week with more fresh App Store finds,

      The App Store Tracker Team

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