Parallax Monitor Climbs 34 Spots in Japan's Photo & Video Apps

Overview

As of July 30, 2026, the App Store charts in Japan for the Photo & Video category have seen significant movements. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, and notable drops in the rankings, providing insights into the current trends shaping the iOS app landscape.

Top Climbers

Several apps have made impressive gains in the Top Paid Apps chart:

• Parallax Monitor surged to #30 from #64, a remarkable leap of 34 positions.
• Objet - Cut mask collage maker moved up to #25, advancing 15 positions from its previous rank of #40.
• Light Meter by WBPhoto climbed to #27, also gaining 15 positions from #42.
• PhotoPills jumped to #12 from #25, a rise of 13 positions.
• ProCam - プロカメラ reached #17, moving up 12 positions from #29.

New Entries

The charts also welcomed new contenders this week:

• Analog Wedding debuted at #21, making a strong first impression.
• AWCap 30 entered the rankings at #26, showcasing its popularity among users.

Top Performers

Holding their ground at the top of the charts are:

• ブラックビデオ (BlackVideo) remains at #1.
• Berryフィルム - 韓国風セルフィー holds #2.
• StageCameraPro - 高画質マナー カメラ continues to perform well at #3.
• StageCameraPro2 - 高画質のマナーカメラ is securely at #4.
• FILCA - SLR Film Camera rounds out the top five at #5.

Notable Drops

Despite some apps thriving, others experienced significant declines:

• Moment Pro Camera II fell to #29, down 14 positions from #15.
• NightCapカメラ dropped to #18, losing 9 positions from #9.
• Perfect Black Screen Video PRO decreased to #28, down 7 positions from #21.
• EE35 フィルムカメラ slipped to #8, down 4 positions from #4.

In summary, the Japan App Store for Photo & Video apps is experiencing dynamic changes, with significant climbs and new entries shaping the competitive landscape. Developers should monitor these trends closely to adapt their strategies accordingly.