Piccoma Ranks First in 2025 Japan Domestic App Annual Sales (Gaming & Non-Gaming Combined) According to Sensor Tower's State of Mobile 2026
Piccoma, operated by Kakao Piccoma, has achieved the #1 position in Japan's 2025 domestic mobile app sales ranking (gaming and non-gaming combined) in Sensor Tower's 'State of Mobile 2026' report. This marks the third consecutive year of this achievement, underscoring the platform's strong performance and user engagement.
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- 📰 Published: April 10, 2026 at 19:00
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Source: Sensor Tower Mobile App Insights. Note: Total of iOS and Google Play. China is iOS only. Revenue is gross and includes any sales commissions deducted by app stores. App classification is based on Sensor Tower's classification system as of January 2026.
Kakao Piccoma Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & Representative Director: Kim Jae-ryong), operator of the digital manga and novel service "Piccoma," has achieved the #1 position in the 2025 Japan domestic mobile app sales ranking (gaming and non-gaming combined) according to data compiled by app analytics firm Sensor Tower.
The latest report, "State of Mobile 2026," also shows overwhelming achievements in the non-gaming app sector. Against this backdrop, Piccoma has achieved the "Annual Sales #1 in All Domestic Apps (※)" for three consecutive years since 2023.
■ Transition Over Three Consecutive Years (Japan Domestic, Non-Gaming Apps)
1. 2023: Annual Sales #1 (According to Sensor Tower)
2. 2024: Annual Sales #1 (According to Sensor Tower)
3. 2025: Domestic App Annual Sales #1 (Gaming & Non-Gaming Combined / According to Sensor Tower)
※ Based on comprehensive market data held by Sensor Tower, aggregated for all apps including both gaming and non-gaming.
◾️ Reason for Award (Quoted from Sensor Tower Report)
Regarding the background of Piccoma's #1 position in the overall app sales for the 2025 Japanese mobile market, analysis of the non-gaming market in the latest report "State of Mobile 2026" and Sensor Tower's data point to the following factors:
* **Adaptation to Device Shift:** In addition to manga artists and readers shifting from traditional media to mobile devices, Piccoma's diverse content such as manga, novels, and SMARTOON®︎ has deeply matched modern user needs. As a result, as shown in the report, it has established an overwhelming presence in the non-gaming app market.
* **Overwhelming Content Lineup and User Experience:** Piccoma's unique quality and quantity of works, coupled with the provision of a mobile-optimized user experience, have earned it exceptionally high support in the domestic non-gaming app market. This massive share in the non-gaming sector is the driving force behind maintaining the top position in the overall app ranking, including games.
* **Leading Market Trends:** Co
Kakao Piccoma Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & Representative Director: Kim Jae-ryong), operator of the digital manga and novel service "Piccoma," has achieved the #1 position in the 2025 Japan domestic mobile app sales ranking (gaming and non-gaming combined) according to data compiled by app analytics firm Sensor Tower.
The latest report, "State of Mobile 2026," also shows overwhelming achievements in the non-gaming app sector. Against this backdrop, Piccoma has achieved the "Annual Sales #1 in All Domestic Apps (※)" for three consecutive years since 2023.
■ Transition Over Three Consecutive Years (Japan Domestic, Non-Gaming Apps)
1. 2023: Annual Sales #1 (According to Sensor Tower)
2. 2024: Annual Sales #1 (According to Sensor Tower)
3. 2025: Domestic App Annual Sales #1 (Gaming & Non-Gaming Combined / According to Sensor Tower)
※ Based on comprehensive market data held by Sensor Tower, aggregated for all apps including both gaming and non-gaming.
◾️ Reason for Award (Quoted from Sensor Tower Report)
Regarding the background of Piccoma's #1 position in the overall app sales for the 2025 Japanese mobile market, analysis of the non-gaming market in the latest report "State of Mobile 2026" and Sensor Tower's data point to the following factors:
* **Adaptation to Device Shift:** In addition to manga artists and readers shifting from traditional media to mobile devices, Piccoma's diverse content such as manga, novels, and SMARTOON®︎ has deeply matched modern user needs. As a result, as shown in the report, it has established an overwhelming presence in the non-gaming app market.
* **Overwhelming Content Lineup and User Experience:** Piccoma's unique quality and quantity of works, coupled with the provision of a mobile-optimized user experience, have earned it exceptionally high support in the domestic non-gaming app market. This massive share in the non-gaming sector is the driving force behind maintaining the top position in the overall app ranking, including games.
* **Leading Market Trends:** Co