Current position is useful because it tells you what is happening now. Ranking history is useful because it tells you whether now is normal, unusual, improving, or deteriorating.
Teams need both because the decision value changes by use case.
When current position matters most
Current position is most valuable when you are reacting to a fresh release, a competitor launch, or a sudden move that needs immediate attention.
It is the real-time view.
When history matters more
History matters when you are trying to judge durability, compare with a peak, or decide whether a recent move is noise or part of a broader trend.
It is the interpretation layer.
Use the App Store tracker instead of reading the market blind
Track top charts, watch competitors, monitor new releases, and review app details in one place.
How to use both together
The strongest workflow uses current position for awareness and history for judgment. That combination supports faster and better decisions.
It is a simple distinction, but a very useful one.