About
Maxime Doussin is the CTO of MWM, where he leads engineering, data infrastructure, and the mobile-app market-intelligence platform. He writes MWM's weekly app trend analysis, drawing on proprietary ranking data covering millions of iOS and Android apps across 150+ countries.
In their words
15 years, 1 billion downloads, and a singular obsession: the data behind app success.
Highlights
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CTO of MWM (15 years)
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1B+ downloads architected
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Leads MWM AI initiative
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Drives Generative AI strategy
Articles
Articles by Maxime Doussin
Eureka v26.6.22 fixes payout reliability issues, driving rating surge in June 2026Eureka: Earn money for surveys · Lifestyle ·
AliExpress v8.164.0 addresses shipping complaints, boosting ratings in June 2026AliExpress - Shopping App · Shopping ·
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts v4.72.2 fixes critical crashing bug, restores app functionality in June 2026Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts · Books ·
Gametime v2026.16.2 Adds All-In Pricing After Lawsuit, Sparks 1.15-Star Rating Jump in June 2026Gametime - Last Minute Tickets · Entertainment ·
Hinge Dating App v9.127.0 triggers user backlash over arbitrary account bans in June 2026Hinge Dating App: Match & Date · Lifestyle ·
DraftKings: Sports & Casino v5.47.0 unifies betting into 'Super App' praised for ease of use in June 2026DraftKings: Sports & Casino · Sports ·
Vinted: Pre-loved marketplace v26.24.0 hit with child trafficking claims, ratings drop in June 2026Vinted: Pre-loved marketplace · Shopping ·
Chime v5.331.0 activates smarter tools and accessibility features, boosting ratings in June 2026Chime® – Mobile Banking · Finance ·
Waze v5.20.0.1 Sparks Backlash in June 2026 by Routing Drivers Through Residential StreetsWaze Navigation & Live Traffic · Navigation ·
CVS Health v26.5.52 Hides Barcode, Sparks Privacy Fears in June 2026CVS Health · Medical ·
New EōS Fitness App Enters Top 10 After Forced Member Migration in June 2026New EōS Fitness · Health & Fitness ·
Brigit: Cash Advance & Credit v1158.0 forces premium subscription for advances in June 2026Brigit: Cash Advance & Credit · Finance ·
ESPN: Live Sports & Scores v8.19.1 addresses major performance issues in June 2026ESPN: Live Sports & Scores · Sports ·
Google Gemini v1.2026.2171801 Fuels User Backlash with Increased AI Hallucinations in June 2026Google Gemini · Productivity ·
Target: Shop. Style. Save. v2026.22.0 fixes critical bugs and boosts Drive Up experience in June 2026Target: Shop. Style. Save. · Shopping ·
Tubi v10.22.2 sparks backlash over failed World Cup streams and gambling ads in June 2026Tubi: Movies & Live TV · Entertainment ·
Telemundo App Climbs 96 Spots in June 2026 Fueled by World Cup ViewershipTelemundo: Series y TV en vivo · Entertainment ·
Verizon Family App Surges in June 2026 After Forced User MigrationVerizon Family · Lifestyle ·
BJs Wholesale Club v15.3.0 optimizes pickup, checkout, and coupons in June 2026, lifting ratingsBJs Wholesale Club · Shopping ·
Google Drive v4.2622.41005 breaks file uploads and video playback in June 2026Google Drive · Productivity ·
Polymarket v2.5.8 fails to credit Apple Pay deposits in June 2026, dropping ratings to 1.45 starsPolymarket · Finance ·
GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub v2.6.7 traps users in $20 weekly billing with false 'free' ads, June 2026GoodShort - Short Dramas Hub · Entertainment ·
Liven: Discover yourself v1.99.0 improves AI therapist to offer human-like support in June 2026Liven: Discover yourself · Health & Fitness ·
Citi Mobile® v9.95.1 introduces streamlined debit card PIN reset in May 2026, sparking rating riseCiti Mobile® · Finance ·
Atlas - Rewards Credit Card v5.6.2 traps user funds and breaks logins, May 2026Atlas - Rewards Credit Card · Finance ·
Flex - Rent On Your Schedule v3.49.0 removes core payment flexibility in May 2026, triggering rating collapseFlex - Rent On Your Schedule · Finance ·
The Weather Channel - Radar v16.8.1 forces unclosable 2-minute ads blocking radar, May 2026The Weather Channel - Radar · Weather ·
eFootball™ v10.5.0 locks controversial Smart Assist in PvP, driving massive rating rebound in May 2026eFootball™ · Games ·
Spark Driver v4.40.1 forces inefficient in-store shopping routes in May 2026, tanking ratingsSpark Driver · Business ·
Scrambly: Money for Walking v0.6.6 fixes broken cash-outs in May 2026, boosting ratingsScrambly: Money for Walking · Lifestyle ·
Microsoft Authenticator Rebounds in App Store Rankings After Critical Security Patch in June 2026Microsoft Authenticator · Productivity ·
DeepSeek - AI Assistant v2.1.1 imposes strict edit and regeneration limits in May 2026DeepSeek - AI Assistant · Productivity ·
Google v422.5 forces AI search and hides links in May 2026, triggering user exodusGoogle · Utilities ·
Sam's Club Shopping & Delivery v26.05.40 introduces new shipping and pickup fees in May 2026, tanking ratingsSam's Club Shopping & Delivery · Shopping ·
Coinbase: Buy Crypto & Stocks v14.19.22 introduces zero-fee trading in May 2026, driving 1.4-star rating surgeCoinbase: Buy Crypto & Stocks · Finance ·
Popeyes® v7.43.22 stops checkout freezes and customization bugs in May 2026, sparking a 1-star rating jumpPopeyes® · Food & Drink ·
WalkPay: Walk & Earn Rewards v2.7.5 fixes critical cash-out bug in May 2026WalkPay: Walk & Earn Rewards · Health & Fitness ·
Reface: Face Edit AI Photo App v6.8.0 adds AI hairstyles, lifting ratings in May 2026Reface: Face Edit AI Photo App · Graphics & Design ·
Google Health (Fitbit) v5.00 forces migration and deletes legacy features in May 2026, sparking severe rating collapseGoogle Health (Fitbit) · Health & Fitness ·
Insight Timer v20.17.0 buries saved meditations in bloated redesign, May 2026Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep · Health & Fitness ·
Booking.com: Hotels & Travel v66.3 triggers user revolt over undisclosed fees and payment failures in May 2026Booking.com: Hotels & Travel · Travel ·
The Weather Channel - Radar v16.8.1 ships 'garbage' AI Outlook and breaks My Places, May 2026The Weather Channel - Radar · Weather ·
CVS Health v26.5.30 fixes medication reminders in May 2026, reversing user backlashCVS Health · Medical ·
Skylight App v2.6.0 ships 'Magical Sidekick' feature in May 2026, driving a 1.21-star rating surgeSkylight App · Photo & Video ·
Albert: Budgeting and Banking v10.0.53 traps users with premature trial charges in May 2026Albert: Budgeting and Banking · Finance ·
Meta AI - Assistant & Glasses v273.1 breaks iPhone 16 compatibility and 'vibes' feature, May 2026Meta AI - Assistant & Glasses · Productivity ·
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts v4.70 prioritizes store ads over libraries, May 2026Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts · Books ·
MAC.BID v5.5.1 triggers severe app freezing and overheating in May 2026MAC.BID · Shopping ·
Wikipedia Climbs App Store Ranks in May 2026 Amid Gamification PushWikipedia · Reference ·
Liberty Mutual Mobile Claims Top Finance Rank After Safeco Consolidation in April 2026Liberty Mutual Mobile · Finance ·
Shapes.inc App Store Ranking Surges Following $8M Seed Round in April 2026shapes.inc - AI with friends · Social Networking ·
OnePay v5.70.2 adds Walmart+ 5% cashback and zero fees, April 2026OnePay – Mobile Banking · Finance ·
BandLab v11.23.0 paywalls beat samples and adds aggressive ads, May 2026BandLab – Music Maker & Beats · Music ·
PGA Championships App Ranking Plummets Following May 2026 Tournament ConclusionPGA Championships · Sports ·
eFootball™ v10.4.2 introduces automated Smart Assist in May 2026, sparking "legalized cheating" backlasheFootball™ · Games ·
Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video v29.9.2 fixes critical crashes in May 2026Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video · Photo & Video ·
MySynchrony v5.5.2 fixes white screen bug and adds multi-card view in May 2026MySynchrony · Finance ·
ReciMe v5.2.5 fixes premium recipe upload limits in May 2026, boosting ratingsReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner · Food & Drink ·
Turo v26.19.0 automates strict booking cancellations in May 2026, causing severe rating dropTuro — Car rental marketplace · Travel ·
Wayfair – Shop All Things Home v7.17.0 sparks backlash over invoice discrepancy bug, May 2026Wayfair – Shop All Things Home · Shopping ·
Hailuo AI App Store Surge: May 2026 Ranking ShiftHailuo Al: Image&Video Maker · Photo & Video ·
Kling AI Tops App Store Charts in May 2026 Following Sora ShutdownKling AI: AI Image&Video Maker · Graphics & Design ·
Wyze - Never Wonder v3.13.0.18 removes multi-camera live view in May 2026, sparking backlashWyze - Never Wonder · Lifestyle ·
Flex - Rent On Your Schedule v3.46.0 strands rent payments with sync errors, April 2026Flex - Rent On Your Schedule · Finance ·
Google Drive v4.2618.41402 adds Gemini AI in May 2026, triggering massive rating surgeGoogle Drive · Productivity ·
Crunchyroll v4.107.2 faces severe backlash over AnimeKai shutdown in May 2026Crunchyroll · Entertainment ·
Walmart: Shopping & Savings v26.17 fixes iOS 16 crash loop, May 2026Walmart: Shopping & Savings · Shopping ·
Her 75 App Store Collapse: Forced Paywall Triggers May 2026 Ranking FlopHer 75 · Health & Fitness ·
Kalshi: Trade News & Sports v9.9.63 fixes frozen withdrawal payouts in May 2026, driving a full-star rating recoveryKalshi: Trade News & Sports · Finance ·
Knowt: AI Flashcards App Drops 56 Spots Amid AP Exam Season in May 2026Knowt: AI Flashcards & Notes · Education ·
Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars v2026.18 AI chatbot fails to initiate claims, May 2026Expedia: Hotels, Flights, Cars · Travel ·
DramaWave - Dramas & Reels v1.8.20 introduces predatory subscription trap in April 2026DramaWave - Dramas & Reels · Entertainment ·
WeatherFront - Radar & Models Climbs to #1 on the App Store in May 2026WeatherFront - Radar & Models · Weather ·
BitePal v2.13.1 adds manual calorie editing in May 2026, reversing scam allegationsBitePal: Food Calorie Tracker · Health & Fitness ·
ALO Hits Number One on App Store Amid May 2026 Aloversary SaleALO · Shopping ·
ArtWorkout: Learn How to Draw v1.13.10 removes eraser and forces strict drawing rules in April 2026ArtWorkout: Learn How to Draw · Education ·
DraftKings DK Horse App Reaches #1 in Sports Ahead of May 2026 Kentucky DerbyDK Horse Racing & Betting · Sports ·
BigFuture School App Dominates Education Charts in April 2026 Following SAT Score ReleasesBigFuture School · Education ·
Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Climbs to #2 in Education as May 2026 Summer Reading OpensPizza Hut BOOK IT! · Education ·
TwinSpires App Climbs to Number Two in App Store Sports Category for May 2026 Kentucky DerbyTwinSpires: Kentucky Derby · Sports ·
Shiftsmart v98.0.0 replaces human support with AI chatbot, April 2026Shiftsmart - Find Work · Business ·
Meta AI App Store Ranking Drop Masks Massive April 2026 Growth
Apple Executes Compliance Pull on Cal AI - Calorie Tracker Over Deceptive Billing, April 2026Cal AI - Calorie Tracker · Health & Fitness ·
TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE v44.7.0 forces per-video AI remix opt-out in April 2026TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE · Entertainment ·
Whatnot: Shop, Sell, Connect v26.16.5 forces notification opt-in at sign-in, April 2026Whatnot: Shop, Sell, Connect · Shopping ·
Wizz App - chat now v10.14.1 triggers false age verification bans, April 2026Wizz App - chat now · Social Networking ·
Atlas - Rewards Credit Card v5.4.3 breaks bank connections and card approvals, April 2026Atlas - Rewards Credit Card · Finance ·
Starbucks v6.120.1 triggers widespread crashes and login failures, April 2026Starbucks · Food & Drink ·
Grok - AI Chat & Video v1.3.66 quietly paywalls core features with severe usage limits, April 2026Grok - AI Chat & Video · Productivity ·
Messenger v558.1.0 removes native GIF support in April 2026, sparking user backlashMessenger · Social Networking ·
Coachella Official App Falls 55 Spots After April 2026 Festival PeakCoachella Official · Music ·
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter v26.15.0 causes data loss and entry bugs, April 2026MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter · Health & Fitness ·
Viral TikTok Ads Drive myCar: Key Connect & Dashboard to Utilities Peak in April 2026myCar: Key Connect & Dashboard · Utilities ·