Pixie+ Climbs to #8 in Japan's Photo & Video App Store Charts

Overview

As of September 3, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic shifts in the Photo & Video category. This week, Pixie+（ピクシー）｜Y2K デジカメ風カメラ has made a significant leap, climbing 8 positions to secure the #8 spot. With its nostalgic appeal and user-friendly interface, it’s no surprise that it’s gaining traction among iOS users.

Top Climbers

The following apps have marked impressive gains in the App Store charts this week:

• Pixie+（ピクシー）｜Y2K デジカメ風カメラ: #8 (was #16, +8 positions)
• Picsart (ピクスアート) 写真加工&動画編集アプリ: #21 (was #27, +6 positions)
• EPIK エピック - AI写真＆動画編集: #29 (was #33, +4 positions)
• LINEスタンプメーカー: #4 (was #6, +2 positions)
• Epson Smart Panel: #17 (was #19, +2 positions)

New Entries

This week saw no new entries in the Top Free Apps for the Photo & Video category. Developers are advised to keep an eye on trends to capitalize on upcoming opportunities.

Top Performers

The following apps have maintained their stronghold in the top positions:

• Canva(キャンバ): #1
• Instagram: #2
• CapCut：写真＆動画エディター: #3
• LINEスタンプメーカー: #4
• Google フォト: #5
• YouTube: #6
• Wink：高画質な動画編集・加工アプリ: #7
• Pixie+（ピクシー）｜Y2K デジカメ風カメラ: #8
• Ki-Re-i Photo(証明写真＆写真プリント-ピプリ): #9
• BeautyPlus-写真加工、証明写真、自撮りカメラ: #10

Notable Drops

Some apps have experienced declines in their rankings this week:

• ピクトリンク: #26 (was #21, -5 positions)
• ウェルキッズフォト: #19 (was #15, -4 positions)

Overall, the landscape of the Japan App Store continues to evolve, with apps like Pixie+ demonstrating the potential for significant upward movement. Developers should remain vigilant to capitalize on emerging trends in the Photo & Video apps category.