WalkColor Climbs 19 Spots in Japan's Photo & Video App Rankings

Overview

In the ever-evolving landscape of the Japan App Store, the Photo & Video category continues to showcase dynamic shifts in app popularity. As of September 17, 2026, we observe notable movements among the top free apps, highlighting user preferences and engagement trends.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made significant gains in the App Store charts:

• WalkColor: Climbed to #16 from #35, gaining 19 positions.
• Vimeo 広告なしの動画プレーヤー: Moved up to #13 from #16, with a gain of 3 positions.
• StageCameraHD - 高画質マナー カメラ: Rose to #22 from #25, climbing 3 spots.
• Meitu AI加工&写真編集ツール: Advanced to #9 from #11, gaining 2 positions.
• 履歴書カメラ: Improved to #11 from #12, with a modest gain of 1 position.

New Entries

Interestingly, there were no new entries in the top free apps this week. This trend emphasizes the competitive nature of the current market, as existing apps vie for user attention.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the iOS apps landscape in Japan:

• Canva(キャンバ): 画像・動画編集 & AIデザイン: #1
• Instagram: #2
• CapCut：写真＆動画エディター: #3
• Google フォト: #4
• Ki-Re-i Photo(証明写真＆写真プリント-ピプリ): #5
• LINEスタンプメーカー: #6
• BeautyPlus-写真加工、証明写真、自撮りカメラ: #7
• YouTube: #8
• Meitu AI加工&写真編集ツール: #9
• Hypic：画像編集、写真加工: #10

Notable Drops

This week, there were no notable drops among the top free apps in the Photo & Video category, indicating a stable competitive landscape.

As developers and marketers analyze these trends, it's essential to consider how user engagement and creative offerings can drive app visibility in the crowded Japan App Store.