U-NEXT Climbs 12 Spots in Japan's Top Free Apps Chart

Overview

As of September 17, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen some noteworthy movements within the Top Free Apps category. This report highlights the significant climbers, new entries, and notable drops, providing insights into the current trends in the iOS apps landscape.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps made impressive gains in the chart rankings. The standout performer is U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題, which has risen a remarkable 12 positions to secure the #12 spot. Following closely is Microsoft Teams, climbing 11 spots to #27, and かんたんnetprint－セブン‐イレブンでかんたん印刷, also rising 11 spots to #28.

• U-NEXT: #12 (was #24, +12 positions)
• Microsoft Teams: #27 (was #38, +11 positions)
• かんたんnetprint: #28 (was #39, +11 positions)
• ホットペッパーグルメ: #14 (was #23, +9 positions)
• 郵便局公式アプリ: #20 (was #27, +7 positions)

New Entries

This week also welcomed a new contender to the charts. isalo - 映画記録アプリ made a notable debut at #9, indicating a strong interest in movie tracking applications among Japanese users.

Top Performers

The top positions in the Japan App Store remain stable, with エアウォレット holding the #1 spot. Close behind are ChatGPT at #2 and setlog at #3. Here’s a rundown of the current top performers:

• エアウォレット: #1
• ChatGPT: #2
• setlog: #3
• Google Gemini: #4
• マイナアプリ: #5
• ファミマのアプリ「ファミペイ」: #6
• ジハンピ: #7
• Bump: #8
• isalo: #9
• Rocket Now: #10

Notable Drops

Despite the gains made by several apps, there were also significant drops. 楽天トラベル fell dramatically, dropping 20 positions to #29. Other notable decreases include ウェザーニュース at #25 (down 7 positions) and ゆうちょ通帳アプリ at #18 (down 4 positions).

• 楽天トラベル: #29 (was #9, -20 positions)
• ウェザーニュース: #25 (was #18, -7 positions)
• ゆうちょ通帳アプリ: #18 (was #14, -4 positions)

In conclusion, the Japan App Store continues to evolve, reflecting changing user preferences and trends in the mobile application market. Keeping an eye on these movements can provide valuable insights for developers seeking to maximize their impact on the charts.