リスパ Climbs 54 Spots in Japan's Social Networking Chart

Overview

As of April 30, 2026, the Japan App Store has witnessed significant changes within the Social Networking category. The competition remains fierce, with various apps making notable upward movements while others experience declines. This report highlights key climbers, new entrants, top performers, and notable drops in the Top Free Apps chart.

Top Climbers

Several apps have shown remarkable growth in their chart positions:

• リスパ: Climbed to #29 from #83, a gain of 54 positions.
• Rakuten Link: Moved up to #5 from #10, increasing its position by 5.
• ビデオ通話で秘密の見せ合い - SAND: Rose to #17, up 4 spots from #21.
• ビデオ通話 ソラ - ビデオチャットで甘い時間: Increased its rank to #19, climbing 3 spots.
• Weverse - アーティストとつながろう！: Gained 2 positions to #24 from #26.

New Entries

New contenders have also emerged in the rankings:

• Friendster: Made its debut at #18, showcasing its potential in the competitive social networking landscape.

Top Performers

The leading apps in the social networking category continue to hold their ground:

• setlog: Retained the #1 position.
• Threads: Stays strong at #2.
• Google Meet: Holds #3.
• BeReal. リアルな日常を友達と。: Maintains the #4 spot.
• Rakuten Link: Now at #5.
• Discord - 一緒にしゃべって遊ぼう: Ranked #6.
• whoo - ふー: Occupies #7.
• WhatsApp Messenger: At #8.
• BAND: Holds #9.
• LINE: Rounds out the top 10 at #10.

Notable Drops

While many apps are climbing, some have faced declines:

• ポケコロツイン　かわいいふたごのアバター着せ替えゲーム: Dropped to #25 from #18, a decrease of 7 positions.

As the landscape of social networking apps evolves, developers must stay informed about these shifts in the Japan App Store. Understanding chart movements not only provides insights into user preferences but also highlights competitive strategies that can influence future app development and marketing efforts.