Aptoide has just launched AppArena in Japan. This is the first “tailored alternative iOS game store” for the Japanese market, the company says. The launch was made possible by Apple’s recent regulatory-induced changes enabling third-party app markets, following the passing of Japan’s new Mobile Software Competition Act of 2025, which mandated this move.
The Japanese launch is in partnership with BBSS Corporation, a digital services and IT provider owned by the SoftBank group. AppArena is available today in Japan. It “moves away from traditional download-driven rankings, allowing users to…
📌 Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only. All mobile phone prices specifications features and availability mentioned on this blog are based on official brand announcements leaks and trusted online sources. We do not guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100 percent accurate or complete
