Best Games Of The Week

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

YouTube is the household name in games of the week, but it's far from the only option. We track 246+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Games Of The Week (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1YouTubeYouTubeFree4.7★ (50M)YesYesNov 2026
2MessengerMessengerFree4.7★ (14M)YesYesNov 2026
3Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.5M)YesYesNov 2026
4Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (149K)NoNoNov 2026
5Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
6InstagramInstagramFree4.7★ (30M)YesYesNov 2026
7SnapchatSnapchatFree4.5★ (6.1M)YesYesNov 2026
8FacebookFacebookFree4.5★ (29M)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Games Of The Week

YouTube#1

YouTube by Google

Videos, Music and Live Streams
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😐(50M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Photo & Video
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Watch and subscribe to channels, discover trending content, and create your own videos. Connect with creators and the community through comments and live streams. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🎨 Diverse content
  • 🎓 Educational videos
  • 🎶 Excellent music selection
  • 🌐 Vast library of videos

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Biased algorithm recommendations
  • 🔇 Inability to listen with screen off
  • 🔍 Difficult to find relevant content
  • 🔒 Censorship concerns
Messenger#2

Messenger by Meta Platforms, Inc.

Text, audio and video calls
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😞(14M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Social Networking
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Connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. Share photos in high definition, create shared albums, and send large files. Features an AI assistant for instant answers and creative image generation.

What We Love

  • 📱 Useful for staying connected with friends and family
  • 🗣️ Enables easy communication through text, voice, and video
  • 💬 Convenient group chat features
  • 🌐 Works across multiple devices and platforms

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • 🔄 Unnecessary updates that remove useful features
  • 📤 Issues with message delivery and notifications
  • 🗂️ Cluttered interface and poor organization of chats
Google Maps#3

Google Maps by Google

Places, navigation & traffic
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(7.5M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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Navigate the world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions, and offline maps. Discover millions of businesses, plan trips with immersive views, and explore like a local with user reviews and photos.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate navigation
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and exploration
  • 💡 Useful for delivery drivers
  • 👍 Reliable traffic information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable directions
  • 🔄 Constant rerouting without user consent
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated maps
  • 🚧 Dangerous routing suggestions
  • 🤔 Confusing interface changes

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FAQ about Games Of The Week

What are the best games of the week for iPhone?
YouTube tops our games of the week ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 50M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top games of the week we rank are free to download, including YouTube and Messenger.
YouTube shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ games of the week on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.