PlainWalk Enters Top 10 in Japan App Store Charts

Overview

The Japan App Store witnessed significant movements in the Overall apps category as of October 29, 2026. Notably, PlainWalk has made an impressive entry into the top 10, while established leaders continue to dominate the charts.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have climbed the rankings, showcasing their growing popularity:

• かんたんnetprint－セブン‐イレブンでかんたん印刷: #23 (was #26, +3 positions)
• TVer(ティーバー) 民放公式テレビ配信サービス: #15 (was #17, +2 positions)
• ホットペッパーグルメ: #22 (was #24, +2 positions)

New Entries

Several new contenders have entered the chart, indicating fresh interest in the iOS apps landscape:

• PlainWalk: Enters at #8
• Jフェス: Enters at #12
• 家計簿マネーフォワード ME - 資産管理もこれ一つで: Enters at #14

Top Performers

Maintaining their positions in the top rankings, the following apps continue to lead the way:

• Muse from Meta: #1
• MUJI アプリ - 無印良品: #2
• ChatGPT: #3
• setlog: #4
• Bump（旧Zenly）: #5

Notable Drops

However, not all apps fared well this week, with some notable drops in rankings:

• zeta - AIキャラ・あなたの推しとロールプレイチャット: #24 (was #14, -10 positions)
• U-NEXT - 映画やドラマ、アニメなどの動画が見放題: #30 (was #21, -9 positions)
• iAEON-イオンペイも使える！「アイイオン」: #20 (was #12, -8 positions)
• ゆうちょ通帳アプリ-銀行 アプリ: #26 (was #19, -7 positions)
• ReelShort - オリジナル短尺ドラマ見放題: #16 (was #10, -6 positions)

As we move forward, these trends highlight the dynamic nature of the App Store charts in Japan, reflecting changing consumer preferences and the competitive landscape of mobile applications.