Japan App Store Top Paid Apps Trend Report: Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026

Overview

During the week of March 30 to April 5, 2026, the Japan App Store saw significant shifts in the Top Paid Apps category. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, and notable drops within the overall apps chart rankings.

Top Climbers

This week featured impressive gains from several apps, indicating shifting user preferences. The following are the top climbers in the Japan App Store:

• あたまおしりゲーム: Climbed to #29 from #64, gaining 35 positions.
• Procreate Pocket: Moved up to #63 from #88, a gain of 25 positions.
• EE35 フィルムカメラ: Jumped to #46 from #67, gaining 21 positions.
• IRIE - ジャマイカガイド: Ascended to #70 from #90, a 20-position increase.
• CalCs - Calendar Complications: Rose to #47 from #66, gaining 19 positions.

New Entries

Several new apps made their debut on the charts, reflecting emerging trends and user interests. Here are the most notable new entries:

• RYUKIN: Entered at #14, showcasing strong initial interest.
• filmhwa(フィルムファ)-ファミンフィルター: Debuted at #76.
• ドラゴンクエストモンスターズテリーのワンダーランドRETRO: Entered at #81, tapping into nostalgia.
• The Past Within: New entry at #84.
• Papers, Please: Debuted at #89, indicating a resurgence in interest for the title.

Top Performers

The ongoing popularity of certain apps has helped maintain their positions at the top of the Japan App Store. The following apps have been the top performers this week:

• Minecraft: クラフト、建築、サバイバル: #1
• スイカゲーム-Aladdin X: #2
• Slay the Spire: #3
• 妖怪ウォッチ1 スマホ: #4
• Scritchy Scratchy: #5

Notable Drops

While many apps gained traction, several notable drops were observed in the rankings this week:

• Analog Paris: Dropped to #75 from #44, a significant decline of 31 positions.
• MuseDash: Fell to #82 from #58, losing 24 positions.
• オービスガイド - 移動式オービス・ネズミ捕り対応: Dropped to #53 from #30, a decrease of 23 positions.
• ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ３　魔族の王子とエルフの旅: Fell to #92 from #70, losing 22 positions.
• ナイト・アンド・ドラゴン３：星の記憶: Dropped to #74 from #53, a decline of 21 positions.

The fluctuations in the Japan App Store charts demonstrate the dynamic nature of user preferences and market trends in the iOS apps landscape. Developers should pay close attention to these movements to optimize their strategies and engage effectively with their audiences.