WatchTube Climbs to #6 in Japan's Entertainment App Store Charts

Overview

As of November 5, 2026, the Japanese App Store charts in the Entertainment category have experienced significant movements. Notably, WatchTube for YouTube has made a remarkable ascent, landing at #6 after climbing 29 positions. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, and performance trends among the leading iOS apps in Japan.

Top Climbers

The following apps have demonstrated impressive gains in the rankings:

• 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: Climbed to #11 from #57, gaining 46 positions.
• VRPlayer Pro : 2D 3D 360°Video: Moved up to #27 from #60, a gain of 33 positions.
• WatchTube for YouTube: Jumped to #6 from #35, gaining 29 positions.
• everies: Increased to #10 from #20, gaining 10 positions.
• ゴーストディテクター：幽霊レーダー: Moved to #20 from #28, gaining 8 positions.

New Entries

Several new apps have made their debut in the top charts, marking a fresh wave of competition:

• OPlayer - video player: Entered at #12.
• プロのサイコロ: Debuted at #13.
• Biu: Entered the charts at #14.
• WristCloud: SoundCloud Player: New entry at #15.

Top Performers

Consistency is key among the top performers. Here are the leading apps holding strong positions:

• 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
• Tiny Computers: #2
• 超かぐや姫！アラーム: #3
• FAir for FlashAir: #4
• BitBop - Music Emulator: #5
• WatchTube for YouTube: #6
• SLAM DUNK Talkin' to the Rim: #7
• nPlayer: #8
• 幕コレMINI 阪神電気鉄道8000系: #9
• everies: #10

Notable Drops

While some apps have soared, others have experienced significant drops:

• 幕コレMINI 日本国有鉄道 0系新幹線: Dropped to #19 from #7, losing 12 positions.
• リゼロアラーム　～レム編～: Fell to #21 from #9, down 12 positions.
• SLAM DUNK Talkin' to the Rim 2: Dropped to #22 from #10, a loss of 12 positions.
• Folium: Decreased to #23 from #11, down 12 positions.
• Cozmo Robot: Dropped to #24 from #14, losing 10 positions.

The current trends in the Japan App Store highlight the dynamic nature of the entertainment apps market, with shifts that reflect user preferences and emerging technologies. Developers should monitor these movements closely to optimize their strategies and enhance their app visibility in the competitive landscape.