Photo & Video Apps: Slow Shutter Cam Climbs to #23 in Japan

Overview

As of August 13, 2026, the Japan App Store has witnessed significant shifts in the Photo & Video category. Notable climbers, new entries, and top performers illustrate the dynamic landscape of iOS apps, reflecting changing user preferences and trends.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps made impressive gains in the Top Paid Apps chart:

• Slow Shutter Cam: Climbed to #23 from #51, a remarkable gain of 28 positions.
• ProShot: Jumped to #20 from #35, gaining 15 positions.
• HiVideo - 縦持ち横長写真＆ビデオカメラ撮影: Rose to #30, up 12 spots from #42.
• Stop Motion Studio Pro: Advanced to #29, climbing 11 positions from #40.
• StageCameraPro - 高画質マナー カメラ: Secured #10, up 9 positions from #19.

New Entries

In addition to the climbers, the chart welcomed a new entry:

• SKRWT: Entered at #24, showcasing its growing popularity among users.

Top Performers

The leading apps continue to dominate the rankings, with YoungPhoto - エモい構図カメラ holding the top position:

• YoungPhoto - エモい構図カメラ: #1
• ブラックビデオ (BlackVideo): #2
• NightCapカメラ: #3
• Berryフィルム - 韓国風セルフィー: #4
• EE35 フィルムカメラ: #5

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others are experiencing notable declines:

• Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam: Dropped to #28 from #14, a significant fall of 14 positions.
• ShutterCount Mobile: Fell to #26 from #16, down 10 positions.
• 8ミリカメラ: Dropped to #27 from #22, a decline of 5 spots.
• Moment Pro Camera II: Fell to #22 from #18, down 4 positions.

These movements in the App Store charts highlight the competitive nature of the Photo & Video category in Japan, presenting both challenges and opportunities for developers aiming to capture user interest.