Plague Inc. Climbs 18 Spots in Japan's Top Paid Apps

Overview

As of May 7, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen notable changes in the Top Paid Apps chart rankings. This week, the chart reveals significant movements among various titles, highlighting user preferences and market trends within the Overall apps category.

Top Climbers

This week’s biggest movers include:

• Plague Inc. -伝染病株式会社- climbed to #24 from #42, gaining 18 positions.
• スマスロ ゴッドイーターリザレクション rose to #29, up from #37 (+8 positions).
• AnkiMobile Flashcards moved up to #19 from #26 (+7 positions).
• CloverPit ascended to #22, gaining 6 positions from its previous spot at #28.
• パラノマサイト FILE38 伊勢人魚物語 improved its ranking to #15, up from #19 (+4 positions).

New Entries

This week, there were no new chart entries in the Top Paid Apps category, reflecting a stable but competitive landscape where existing apps are vying for user attention.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the top positions in the Japan App Store:

• Minecraft: クラフト、建築、サバイバル remains at #1.
• ダンジョンウィズイン holds its position at #2.
• スイカゲーム-Aladdin X is at #3.
• クロノ・トリガー （アップグレード版） remains at #4.
• スマスロ マギアレコード 魔法少女まどかマギカ外伝 stands firm at #5.

Notable Drops

Amidst the positive climbs, some apps experienced declines:

• スマスロ 化物語 fell to #28, down from #23 (-5 positions).

As we analyze the App Store charts in Japan, it's clear that user engagement and app quality play critical roles in determining the success of iOS apps. Developers should take note of these trends to adapt their strategies accordingly.