Paidy Soars 86 Spots in Japan's Top Free Apps Chart

Overview

As of September 10, 2026, the Japan App Store has witnessed significant movements in the Top Free Apps category. This week, Paidy (あと払いペイディ)-後払いアプリ made headlines by climbing an impressive 86 positions to reach #14. Meanwhile, the competition remains fierce as established apps strive to maintain their rankings.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps showed remarkable gains in their chart positions:

• Paidy (あと払いペイディ)-後払いアプリ: #14 (was #100, +86 positions)
• e＋(イープラス)　チケット・ニュース・スマチケ: #15 (was #57, +42 positions)
• ファミマのアプリ「ファミペイ」: #16 (was #39, +23 positions)
• Microsoft Authenticator: #22 (was #40, +18 positions)
• ゆうちょ通帳アプリ-銀行 アプリ: #23 (was #35, +12 positions)

New Entries

In contrast to the climbers, this week saw no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart. This could indicate a period of stability among the top contenders, as existing apps continue to battle for visibility and downloads.

Top Performers

The following apps have maintained their strong positions at the top of the chart:

• 阪急阪神百貨店アプリ: #1
• ChatGPT: #2
• setlog: #3
• Google Gemini: #4
• ウェザーニュース - 天気・レーダー・気象ニュース: #5
• ジハンピ: #6
• マイナアプリ（旧マイナポータルアプリ）: #7
• エアウォレット: #8
• しまむらパーク: #9
• GO タクシーが呼べるアプリ - AI予約・配車・迎車・決済: #10

Notable Drops

Despite some apps climbing the ranks, a few notable drops were observed:

• DramaWave - 日本 / 韓国 / 人気短編ドラマ: #21 (was #14, -7 positions)
• X: #26 (was #20, -6 positions)

This week's movements in the Japan App Store reflect the dynamic nature of iOS apps in the Overall category. As developers strategize to enhance their app visibility, staying informed on these trends is crucial for success in the competitive landscape of the App Store charts.