Pixie+ Climbs 62 Spots in Japan's Photo & Video App Rankings

Overview

As of June 18, 2026, the Japan App Store has shown dynamic movements in the Photo & Video category. Notably, Pixie+（ピクシー）｜Y2K デジカメ風カメラ has made significant strides, climbing 62 positions to reach #19. Meanwhile, Hypic：画像編集、写真加工 continues to dominate, holding the top spot.

Top Climbers

This week has seen some remarkable advancements in the App Store charts. Here are the top climbers in the Photo & Video category:

• Pixie+（ピクシー）｜Y2K デジカメ風カメラ: #19 (was #81, +62 positions)
• Hypic：画像編集、写真加工: #1 (was #15, +14 positions)
• Meitu AI加工&写真編集ツール: #8 (was #14, +6 positions)
• モザイク　ぼかし & モザイク加工アプリ: #21 (was #23, +2 positions)
• LINEスタンプメーカー: #9 (was #10, +1 positions)

New Chart Entries

This week did not see any new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Photo & Video category. However, the existing apps continue to exhibit strong performance and user engagement.

Top Performers

The following apps are currently leading the Japan App Store in the Photo & Video category:

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

Notable Drops

While some apps have surged this week, others have experienced declines. Here are the notable drops in the rankings:

• StageCameraHD - 高画質マナー カメラ: #14 (was #7, -7 positions)
• Retro — 友達と写真を共有: #25 (was #21, -4 positions)

In summary, the Japan App Store continues to be an ever-evolving landscape for Photo & Video apps. The significant rise of apps like Pixie+ and the consistent dominance of Hypic underscore the competitive nature of this category. Developers should continue to monitor these trends closely to adapt their strategies accordingly.