BeautyCam Climbs to #10 in Japan's Photo & Video App Charts

Overview

On July 16, 2026, the Japan App Store's Photo & Video category witnessed intriguing movements in the Top Free Apps chart. As competition intensifies, several apps have made significant gains while others have struggled to maintain their positions. In this report, we delve into the top climbers, notable performers, and those experiencing drops in the rankings.

Top Climbers

This week’s standout performers include:

• Hypic：画像編集、写真加工 - Climbed to #16 from #21 (+5 positions)
• BeautyCam-新世代カメラ＆ナチュラルAI - Climbed to #10 from #13 (+3 positions)
• LINEスタンプメーカー - Climbed to #12 from #15 (+3 positions)
• ピクトリンク - Climbed to #25 from #28 (+3 positions)
• InShot - 動画編集＆写真加工アプリ - Climbed to #17 from #19 (+2 positions)

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Photo & Video category. However, existing apps are showing strong competition as they vie for higher placements.

Top Performers

The following apps are holding their ground at the top of the Photo & Video charts:

• Canva（キャンバ） - 信じられないほど、素晴らしく - #1
• CapCut：写真＆動画エディター - #2
• Instagram - #3
• Google フォト - #4
• BeautyPlus-写真加工、証明写真、自撮りカメラ - #5
• YouTube - #6
• Wink：高画質な動画編集・加工アプリ - #7
• Meitu AI加工&写真編集ツール - #8
• 履歴書カメラ - #9
• BeautyCam-新世代カメラ＆ナチュラルAI - #10

Notable Drops

Several apps have experienced notable declines this week:

• Amazon Photos - Dropped to #14 from #10 (-4 positions)
• Canon PRINT - Dropped to #20 from #16 (-4 positions)
• Dazz - フィルムカメラ - Dropped to #29 from #25 (-4 positions)
• 証明写真作成アプリ - Dropped to #30 from #26 (-4 positions)

As the competition in the Japan App Store's Photo & Video category heats up, staying informed about these movements is crucial for developers and marketers alike. Understanding the dynamics of chart rankings can provide valuable insights into market trends and user preferences.