StageCameraHD Climbs 7 Spots in Japan's Photo & Video Rankings

Overview

In the Japan App Store for the Photo & Video category, the week of May 14, 2026, witnessed notable shifts in chart rankings. With several apps gaining significant traction, this report highlights the top climbers, notable performers, and apps that dropped in rankings.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps made impressive gains, showcasing their growing popularity among users:

• StageCameraHD - 高画質マナー カメラ: Climbed to #15 from #22 (+7 positions)
• 証明写真作成アプリ: Moved up to #28 from #35 (+7 positions)
• Canon PRINT: Rose to #17 from #23 (+6 positions)
• SNOW スノー - AIプロフィール: Increased to #27 from #33 (+6 positions)
• Epson Smart Panel: Gained to #19 from #24 (+5 positions)

New Entries

Interestingly, there were no new entries in the top free apps this week, indicating that established favorites continue to dominate the Photo & Video apps landscape in Japan.

Top Performers

Despite fluctuations, the top performers have maintained strong positions in the rankings:

• 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
• Amazon Photos: #4
• Google フォト: #5
• YouTube: #6
• BeautyPlus-写真加工、証明写真、自撮りカメラ: #7
• 履歴書カメラ: #8
• BeautyCam-新世代カメラ＆ナチュラルAI: #9
• LINEスタンプメーカー: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps faced declines in their rankings:

• YouTube Studio: Dropped to #23 from #14 (-9 positions)
• Dazz - フィルムカメラ: Fell to #18 from #12 (-6 positions)
• Retro — 友達と写真を共有: Decreased to #13 from #8 (-5 positions)
• Twitch: ライブ配信: Down to #25 from #21 (-4 positions)

In conclusion, the Japan App Store continues to see dynamic shifts in the Photo & Video apps category. As user preferences evolve, keeping an eye on these movements can provide valuable insights for developers aiming to enhance their app strategies and engagement.