StageCameraHD Climbs 8 Spots in Japan's Top Free Photo Apps

Overview

As of October 15, 2026, the Japan App Store has witnessed some dynamic shifts in the Photo & Video category. Notably, StageCameraHD - 高画質マナー カメラ has surged up the rankings, making significant gains along with several other notable applications. This report delves into the top climbers, performers, and those that have faced notable drops this week.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made impressive strides in the Top Free Apps chart:

• StageCameraHD - 高画質マナー カメラ: Climbed to #11 from #19 (+8 positions)
• あなたを愛するとき、見える景色:ヴィンテージカメラアプリ: Moved up to #21 from #29 (+8 positions)
• DJI Mimo: Now at #24, previously #30 (+6 positions)
• Edits: ビデオ編集者: Reached #7 from #12 (+5 positions)
• Vimeo 広告なしの動画プレーヤー: Climbed to #18 from #23 (+5 positions)

New Entries

There are no new entries in the Top Free Apps for this week, indicating a stable yet competitive environment among existing popular apps.

Top Performers

Despite the movements, several apps continue to dominate the Photo & Video category:

• Canva(キャンバ): 画像・動画編集 & AIデザイン: #1
• CapCut：写真＆動画エディター: #2
• Instagram: #3
• Google フォト: #4
• YouTube: #5
• BeautyPlus-写真加工、証明写真、自撮りカメラ: #6
• Edits: ビデオ編集者: #7
• LINEスタンプメーカー: #8
• Amazon Photos: #9
• BeautyCam-新世代カメラ＆ナチュラルAI: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, several applications have faced significant declines in their rankings:

• ピクトリンク: Dropped to #23 from #14 (-9 positions)
• モザイク　ぼかし & モザイク加工アプリ: Now at #26, down from #18 (-8 positions)
• Wink：高画質な動画編集・加工アプリ: Fell to #12 from #7 (-5 positions)
• Meitu AI加工&写真編集ツール: Dropped to #13 from #8 (-5 positions)
• InShot - 動画編集＆写真加工アプリ: Now at #20, down from #16 (-4 positions)

These movements in the Japan App Store charts reflect the competitive landscape of Photo & Video apps, where user preferences can shift rapidly. Developers should pay close attention to these trends to adapt their strategies accordingly.