Ki-Re-i Photo Climbs to #7 in Japan's Photo & Video App Charts

Overview

As of October 1, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen significant movements in the Photo & Video category. The competition remains fierce, with established players holding strong positions, while emerging apps make impressive gains. This report highlights the key movers and shakers in the Top Free Apps chart, showcasing notable climbs, consistent performers, and a few surprising drops.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made noteworthy advancements in the rankings:

• StageCameraHD - 高画質マナー カメラ: Climbed to #12 from #18, gaining 6 positions.
• モザイク　ぼかし & モザイク加工アプリ: Moved up to #22 from #26, a gain of 4 positions.
• Meitu AI加工&写真編集ツール: Now at #11, up from #14, gaining 3 spots.
• フォトブック・写真アルバムの【しまうまブック】アルバム作成: Climbed to #21 from #24, an increase of 3 positions.
• Ki-Re-i Photo(証明写真＆写真プリント-ピプリ): Advanced to #7, up from #9, a gain of 2 positions.

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Photo & Video category. The competition remains stable, with existing apps continuing to vie for top positions.

Top Performers

Several apps continue to dominate the charts, holding strong positions:

• Canva(キャンバ): #1 - A leader in image and video editing.
• CapCut：写真＆動画エディター: #2 - A favorite for video editing.
• Instagram: #3 - A perennial favorite for photo sharing.
• Google フォト: #4 - Essential for photo storage.
• BeautyPlus-写真加工、証明写真、自撮りカメラ: #5 - Popular for photo enhancement.

Notable Drops

While many apps are on the rise, some have experienced declines:

• umiolog: Dropped to #26 from #16, a significant drop of 10 positions.

In conclusion, the Japan App Store's Photo & Video category is characterized by a dynamic landscape where apps are constantly rising and falling in the chart rankings. Keep an eye on the trends as we move into the next month, as shifts in user preferences and emerging technologies continue to shape the market.