Lumy Climbs 25 Spots in Japan's Top Paid Photo & Video Apps

Overview

As of September 3, 2026, the Japan App Store's Photo & Video category has seen significant movements, showcasing a dynamic landscape for iOS apps. Notably, Lumy - 太陽トラッカー・アウトドアと写真 has climbed 25 positions to secure the #24 spot, reflecting a growing interest in innovative photography tools.

Top Climbers

The following apps have made remarkable gains in the rankings:

• OBS Controller: Climbed to #30 from #83 (+53 positions)
• kirakira+: Now at #18, up from #48 (+30 positions)
• Lumy - 太陽トラッカー・アウトドアと写真: Up to #24 from #49 (+25 positions)
• Moment Pro Camera II: Reached #17, previously #41 (+24 positions)
• オフトレカメラ: Climbed to #23 from #47 (+24 positions)

New Entries

Several new apps have made their debut in the top rankings, indicating emerging trends in user preferences:

• FILCA - Vintage Film Camera: Entered at #9
• 秘密の写真管理 - i写真フォルダ: Debuted at #14
• goWatch for GoPro®: Entered at #25

Top Performers

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

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

Notable Drops

Despite the upward movement of many apps, several have experienced declines:

• OneCam 2 高画質マナーカメラ: Dropped to #29 from #19 (-10 positions)
• NightCap カメラ：長時間露光: Fell to #21 from #13 (-8 positions)
• ビデオマスタープロ: Now at #11, down from #6 (-5 positions)
• filmhwa(フィルムファ)-ファミンフィルター: Dropped to #7 from #3 (-4 positions)
• Receipt Roll レシートカメラ: Fell to #15 from #11 (-4 positions)

The shifting dynamics in the Photo & Video category of the Japan App Store highlight the competitive nature of the market. Developers should take note of these trends to better position their apps for success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.