Japan Mobile App Statistics 2023
Last update: 19 Sep 2023 CET
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Top Japanese Mobile App Developers Based on Downloads

The following shows the top 10 Japanese mobile App developers based on downloads on Google PlayGoogle Play.

  • 1st

    LINE Corporation is on position 1 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    LINE Corporation is an app developer and publisher, and provider of internet services, based in Tokyo, Japan. Launched in 2011, it is a subsidiary of the South Korean internet search giant, Naver Corporation. LINE Corporation has developed and published such apps as LINE Lite: Free Calls & Messages, LINE Camera - Photo editor, LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum, LINE PLAY - Our Avatar World, and more.

    They own 56 apps that have been downloaded together more than 1.2b+ times.

  • 2nd

    Sony Corporation

    Sony Corporation is on position 2 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    They own 108 apps that have been downloaded together more than 476.18m+ times.

  • 3rd

    FeliCa Networks, Inc. is on position 3 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    FeliCa Networks, Inc. – which was founded in 2004 – has developed and promoted communications around the concept of "Just Touch.” Their next goal is to connect customers with businesses in a smooth and secure way. By uniting FeliCa technology and new platforms targeting future lifestyles, FeliCa Networks aims to be a business partner like no other. FeliCa Networks, Inc. has published おサイフケータイ アプリ, おサイフケータイ Webプラグイン(連携用), おサイフケータイ 設定アプリ, おサイフケータイ Webプラグイン, and more.

    They own 7 apps that have been downloaded together more than 429.35m+ times.

  • 4th

    Yahoo Japan Corp. is on position 4 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    Yahoo! Japan Corp. is a Japanese internet company. It was formed as a joint venture between the American internet company Yahoo! and the Japanese company SoftBank. Yahoo! Japan Corp. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and has developed and published a number of mobile apps. Yahoo Japan Corp. has published: Yahoo!乗換案内 無料の時刻表、運行情報、乗り換え検索, ヤフオク! -ネットオークション、フリマアプリ スマホでかんたんショッピング, 防災速報 - 地震、津波、豪雨など、災害情報をいち早くお届け, Yahoo!ショッピング-アプリでお得で便利にお買い物, and more.

    They own 41 apps that have been downloaded together more than 344.97m+ times.

  • 5th

    SHARP CORPORATION is on position 5 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    Sharp Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation specializing in the design and manufacturing of electronic products. The company was founded in Tokyo in September, 1912. More recently they have begun developing and publishing mobile apps. SHARP CORPORATION has built such apps as: SHアルバム, SHSHOW, エモパー, エモパー おれんじん, and more.

    They own 317 apps that have been downloaded together more than 322.04m+ times.

  • 6th

    KDDI株式会社 is on position 6 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    KDDI株式会社 is a Japanese telecommunications operator founded in 2000 through the merger of DDI Corp, KDD Corp, and IDO Corp. They provide mobile cellular services using the "au by KDDI" brand. KDDI株式会社 is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. KDDI株式会社 has developed the apps +メッセージ(プラスメッセージ), au WALLET−au PAYも使えるスマホ決済アプリ, auサービスTOP, デジラアプリ, and more.

    They own 64 apps that have been downloaded together more than 256.61m+ times.

  • 7th

    SoftBank Corp. is on position 7 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    SoftBank Corp. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company owns stakes in various global brands, including Arm Holdings, Boston Dynamics, Sprint, Alibaba, and more. Softbank also runs Vision Fund, the renowned technology-focused venture capital fund. SoftBank Corp. has developed and published SoftBankメール, My SoftBankプラス, Mobile Installer (ソフトバンク), Disaster Message Board, and more.

    They own 67 apps that have been downloaded together more than 231.6m+ times.

  • 8th

    NTT DOCOMO is on position 8 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    NTT DOCOMO is Japan's largest telecommunications company. Founded in 1991, they provide innovative, convenient, and secure mobile services that enable customers to lead smarter lives. NTT DOCOMO also has numerous apps to their name, including dポイントクラブ, My docomo - 料金・通信量の確認, dメニュー, d払い-スマホ決済アプリ、キャッシュレスでお支払い, and more.

    They own 74 apps that have been downloaded together more than 217.68m+ times.

  • 9th

    EKATOX APPS

    EKATOX APPS is on position 9 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    They own 7 apps that have been downloaded together more than 200.25m+ times.

  • 10th

    ibis inc. is on position 10 of the biggest Japanese app publishers.

    ibis inc. is the Japan-based developer behind the ibis Paint app, which began with the desire to share the joy of digital drawing. ibis Paint is a social drawing app available via smartphones, tablets, and other devices. ibis inc. has developed ibis Paint X and ibis Paint.

    They own 2 apps that have been downloaded together more than 197.45m+ times.

This chart provides a near real-time ranking of the 10 most popular Japanese mobile App developers on Google PlayGoogle Play.

Currently, LINE Corporation leads the way, followed by Sony Corporation, FeliCa Networks, Inc., Yahoo Japan Corp., and SHARP CORPORATION.

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