マイナポータル Climbs 46 Spots in Japan's Top Free Apps

Overview

On May 7, 2026, the Japan App Store's chart for Top Free Apps witnessed significant movements, highlighting the dynamic nature of the iOS apps market. Several applications have shown remarkable gains, while others faced notable declines. This report delves into the latest trends, showcasing the top climbers, new entries, and consistent performers in the Overall category.

Top Climbers

The following apps made impressive gains this week, reflecting changing user preferences and competitive strategies:

• マイナポータル: Climbed to #21 from #67, a rise of 46 positions.
• My SoftBank: Jumped to #28 from #48, gaining 20 spots.
• Gmail - Google のメール: Moved up to #25 from #40, an increase of 15 positions.
• Claude by Anthropic: Advanced to #6 from #20, a gain of 14 positions.
• マツキヨココカラ公式アプリ: Improved to #11 from #21, a rise of 10 positions.

New Entries

This week also saw the introduction of a new contender in the Top Free Apps chart:

• Google NotebookLM: Entered the chart at #14, marking a strong debut.

Top Performers

Several applications continue to dominate the Top Free Apps chart, maintaining their high rankings:

• setlog: #1
• ChatGPT: #2
• Google Gemini: #3
• Google Chrome - ウェブブラウザ: #4
• ジハンピ: #5
• Claude by Anthropic: #6
• Rocket Now : 出前/フードデリバリー: #7
• ビバムサシアプリ: #8
• Threads: #9
• デジタル認証アプリ: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some applications experienced notable drops in their rankings:

• バーガーキング Burger King: Fell to #20 from #9, losing 11 positions.
• コメダ珈琲店: Dropped to #13 from #7, down by 6 positions.
• PayPay-ペイペイ: Now at #22 from #17, a decline of 5 positions.
• ビバムサシアプリ: Decreased to #8 from #4, down 4 positions.
• ジーユー: Dropped to #16 from #12, a loss of 4 positions.

The fluctuations in the Japan App Store charts showcase the constantly evolving landscape of iOS apps. Developers should keep a close eye on these movements to adapt their strategies and maximize their app's visibility in an increasingly competitive market.