FINAL FANTASY VII Climbs to #22 in Japan's Top Paid Apps

Overview

In the latest update of the Japan App Store charts for Overall apps, we observe notable movements in the Top Paid Apps category as of September 24, 2026. With established titles continuing to dominate, several apps show impressive gains, while a few have slipped down the rankings. Let's delve into the specifics of this week's chart dynamics.

Top Climbers

This week’s biggest movers in the Top Paid Apps include:

• FINAL FANTASY VII: Climbed to #22 (up from #28, +6 positions)
• ドラゴンクエストX　目覚めし五つの種族　オフライン: Climbed to #21 (up from #25, +4 positions)
• Slay the Spire: Climbed to #16 (up from #19, +3 positions)
• 不思議のダンジョン 風来のシレン6plus: Climbed to #17 (up from #20, +3 positions)
• オービスガイド - 移動式オービス・ネズミ捕り対応: Climbed to #23 (up from #26, +3 positions)

New Entries

This week, there are no new entries in the Top Paid Apps, indicating a steady yet competitive environment among existing titles. Developers may want to consider strategic updates or promotional activities to capture user interest.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to hold strong positions within the Top Paid Apps category:

• 妖怪ウォッチ1 スマホ: #1
• トルネコの大冒険 不思議のダンジョン: #2
• Minecraft: クラフト、建築、サバイバル: #3
• スイカゲーム-Aladdin X: #4
• ドラゴンクエストV 天空の花嫁: #5

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others have experienced declines:

• 無限ほりほり: 採掘・作業ゲーム: Dropped to #25 (down from #18, -7 positions)
• e女神のカフェテラス: Dropped to #27 (down from #22, -5 positions)
• Shadowrocket: Dropped to #28 (down from #24, -4 positions)

The movements in the Japan App Store chart highlight the competitive nature of the iOS apps market, with established titles maintaining their positions while new strategies may be necessary for those looking to climb the ranks. Developers should keep a close eye on these trends to inform their future app strategies.