Folium Climbs to #2 in Japan's Entertainment App Store Charts

Overview

As of September 3, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen exciting movements within the Entertainment apps category. Notably, Folium has surged to the #2 position, showing significant gains in chart rankings. This report will delve into the top climbers, new entries, and other notable shifts in the App Store charts.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made impressive climbs in the App Store charts, highlighting their growing popularity:

• Layla: Climbed to #29 from #85 (+56 positions)
• VRPlayer Pro : 2D 3D 360°Video: Now at #24, up from #58 (+34 positions)
• Folium: Ascended to #2, up from #33 (+31 positions)
• The Mandalorian Stickers: Now #22, previously #50 (+28 positions)
• Card2Phone: Climbed to #6 from #30 (+24 positions)

New Entries

The App Store has also welcomed several new apps into the top rankings:

• ごちうさアラーム～チノ編～: Entered at #8
• ごちうさアラーム　～ココア編～: Debuted at #9
• MoneyMagic: New at #10
• ARSpiders.com Spider on Face: Entered at #11
• 幕コレ MINI 西武鉄道4000系: Debuted at #12

Top Performers

Maintaining strong positions at the top of the charts, the following apps continue to perform well:

• さんぽ神｜ドロッセルマイヤーさんの公式ゆるゲーアプリ: #1
• Folium: #2
• 幕コレMINI JR西日本 阪和線103系 体質改善車: #3
• 空論道｜ドロッセルマイヤーさんの公式ゆるゲーアプリ: #4
• FAir for FlashAir: #5
• Card2Phone: #6
• nPlayer: #7
• ごちうさアラーム～チノ編～: #8
• ごちうさアラーム　～ココア編～: #9
• MoneyMagic: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps have experienced significant drops in rankings:

• Feed and Grow: FISH 2026: #25 (was #8, -17 positions)
• Wa Kingyo - 和金魚 -: #26 (was #9, -17 positions)
• Vion: #27 (was #10, -17 positions)
• ひまつぶ神｜ドロッセルマイヤーさんの公式ゆるゲーアプリ: #28 (was #11, -17 positions)
• ナイティナイト　リトルシープ!: #30 (was #13, -17 positions)

In conclusion, the September 3, 2026, App Store chart movements reveal a dynamic landscape for iOS apps in Japan. With significant climbs by apps like Folium and new entries making their mark, developers should keep a keen eye on these trends to strategize their offerings effectively.