Twitch Climbs 14 Spots in Japan's Photo & Video Apps Chart

Overview

As of April 30, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic shifts within the Photo & Video category. This week, we witnessed notable climbs from various applications, indicating changing user preferences and engagement trends in the region.

Top Climbers

The following apps have made significant gains in their chart positions:

• Twitch: ライブ配信 - Climbed to #7 from #21 (+14 positions)
• ピクトリンク - Climbed to #11 from #17 (+6 positions)
• Epson Smart Panel - Climbed to #19 from #22 (+3 positions)
• フォトブック・写真アルバムの【しまうまブック】アルバム作成 - Climbed to #23 from #25 (+2 positions)
• Wink - 高画質の動画編集・作成アプリ - Climbed to #24 from #26 (+2 positions)

New Entries

This week saw no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Photo & Video category. The competition remains fierce among existing apps, with users flocking to their favorites.

Top Performers

Several applications continue to dominate the top positions in the charts:

• Instagram - #1
• Canva（キャンバ） - 信じられないほど、素晴らしく - #2
• CapCut：写真＆動画エディター - #3
• Google フォト - #4
• YouTube - #5
• BeautyPlus-写真加工、証明写真、自撮りカメラ - #6
• Twitch: ライブ配信 - #7
• Hypic：画像編集、写真加工 - #8
• Amazon Photos - #9
• BeautyCam-新世代カメラ＆ナチュラルAI - #10

Notable Drops

Despite the climbs, some applications have experienced declines:

• LINEスタンプメーカー - Dropped to #14 from #10 (-4 positions)
• モザイク　ぼかし & モザイク加工アプリ - Dropped to #20 from #16 (-4 positions)

In summary, the Japanese App Store charts reveal a vibrant landscape for Photo & Video apps, with Twitch notably climbing the rankings. Developers should keep an eye on these trends to adjust their strategies accordingly.