Instagram Holds #1 as 履歴書カメラ Climbs 11 Spots in Japan

Overview

As of May 7, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic shifts within the Photo & Video category. The latest chart reveals notable climbs, consistent performers, and some surprising drops. This week, Instagram maintains its dominance at the top, while several apps make significant gains.

Top Climbers

This week’s standout performers include:

• 履歴書カメラ: Climbed to #18 from #29, a remarkable gain of 11 positions.
• Ki-Re-i Photo: Moved up to #16 from #26, gaining 10 positions.
• StageCameraHD: Rose to #29 from #39, improving by 10 positions.
• Canon PRINT: Advanced to #17, up 4 spots from #21.
• Epson Smart Panel: Improved to #19 from #23, gaining 4 positions.

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Photo & Video category. However, the existing apps have shown strong movements, indicating a competitive landscape.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to hold their positions in the top ranks:

• Instagram: #1
• CapCut: #2
• Canva: #3
• Google フォト: #4
• YouTube: #5

Other notable apps in the top ten include BeautyPlus at #6 and BeautyCam at #7.

Notable Drops

Amid the gains, some apps experienced declines:

• ReFrame: Multi-Angle Recorder: Dropped to #25 from #16, losing 9 positions.
• Dazz: Fell to #26 from #18, down 8 positions.
• Picsart: Slipped to #23 from #19, losing 4 spots.

These movements highlight the competitive nature of the Japan App Store in the Photo & Video category, with apps continually jockeying for position in the App Store charts.