Lightroom Climbs 16 Spots in Japan's Photo & Video App Store Charts

Overview

As of April 23, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic movements within the Photo & Video category. This week, several apps have made notable gains in their rankings, reflecting changing user preferences and engagement levels. Notably, Lightroom: 写真&動画エディター・画質向上 has risen significantly, making it a standout performer in the charts.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers reflect a strong interest in photo and video editing tools:

• Lightroom: 写真&動画エディター・画質向上 climbed to #21, up 16 positions from #37.
• DJI Mimo surged to #24, gaining 12 spots from #36.
• LINEスタンプメーカー increased to #13, up 2 positions from #15.
• Twitch: ライブ配信 rose to #15, also climbing 2 spots from #17.
• Adobe Premiere - AI動画編集 moved to #30, gaining 1 position from #31.

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Photo & Video category, indicating a stable landscape among established favorites.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the Japan App Store charts, maintaining their positions within the top slots:

• Canva（キャンバ） - 信じられないほど、素晴らしく: #1
• Instagram: #2
• CapCut：写真＆動画エディター: #3
• Google フォト: #4
• YouTube: #5

Notable Drops

Despite the overall stability, some apps have experienced declines:

• 証明写真作成アプリ fell to #28, down 4 positions from #24.

Overall, the Photo & Video apps in the Japan App Store are showing a competitive landscape, with established players holding strong and new contenders vying for attention. With apps like Lightroom and DJI Mimo making significant strides, developers should keep a close eye on user engagement and market trends to capitalize on these shifts.