デジモンUP Debuts at #1 in Japan's Top Free Games Apps

Overview

On July 16, 2026, the Japan App Store saw significant shifts in the Top Free Apps category for games. With new entries and notable climbs, the competitive landscape is evolving rapidly. The highlight of this week's chart is the debut of デジモンUP, which has taken the top spot.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers have made impressive gains in their chart positions:

• ArrowCube - 3DPuzzle: Climbed to #22 from #44 (+22 positions)
• Search It - Hidden Objects: Moved up to #25 from #36 (+11 positions)
• ネオ・ストリーム：運命の終着点: Advanced to #26 from #30 (+4 positions)
• X-Clash: サバイバル: Increased to #17 from #20 (+3 positions)
• ブロックブラスト (Block Blast): Gained position to #16 from #18 (+2 positions)

New Entries

The chart also welcomed a significant new entry:

• デジモンUP: Entered at #1, marking a strong debut in the competitive games landscape.

Top Performers

In the top positions, consistency is key. Here are the leading games in the Japan App Store:

• デジモンUP: #1
• Meowdoku!: #2
• Smash Fest!: #3
• Pokémon Champions: #4
• LINE マジマジ：爽快魔法マージパズル: #5
• [777Real]忍魂弐 ～烈火ノ章～: #6
• eFootball™: #7
• ハリウッドマージ: #8
• Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle: #9
• Colony Flow!: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps experienced notable declines:

• ドット戦記: Dropped to #30 from #14 (-16 positions)
• LINE マジマジ：爽快魔法マージパズル: Fell to #5 from #1 (-4 positions)
• ロイヤルキングダム (Royal Kingdom): Decreased to #28 from #24 (-4 positions)

The dynamics of the Japan App Store charts show a vibrant competition, particularly in the games category. Developers should keep a close eye on these movements to understand trends and strategize for future releases.