Rakuten Travel Downloads & RevenueRakuten Travel · App Store & Google Play
Rakuten Travel gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Rakuten Travel by Rakuten Travel Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 23 events
- ✏️Rakuten Travel added hidden keywords: えきねっと, jal, ゆうちょ銀行iOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🚀Rakuten Travel: now shown next to じゃらん ホテル検索/宿泊予約, Priceline: Hotel, Flight & Car, HRS: Find and book hotelsAndroidthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 📦Rakuten Travel updated to version 15.5.2iOSいつも楽天トラベルをご利用いただき、ありがとうございます。
快適にご利用いただくため、最新バージョンへのアップデートをお願いいたします。
▽変更事項
軽微な修正・改善を行いました。
これからも、皆さまのご意見を参考に、より良いサービスを目指してまいります。
今後とも楽天トラベルアプリをよろしくお願いいたします。 - ✏️Rakuten Travel: app got biggeriOS99 MB → 109 MB (+11%)
- 📦Rakuten Travel updated to version 15.5.1iOSThank you for always using Rakuten Travel.
To ensure the best experience, please update to the latest version of the app.
▼ Updates
Some performance improvements.
We will continue to strive for better service by listening to your feedback.
Thank you for your continued support of the Rakuten Travel app.… more - 📈Rakuten Travel hit #1AndroidTop Free · Travel & Local · JP
- ✏️Rakuten Travel added hidden keywords: お薬手帳iOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Rakuten Travel updated to version 15.5.0AndroidThank you for always using Rakuten Travel.
To ensure the best experience, please update to the latest version of the app.
▼ Updates
・Some performance improvements.
We will continue to strive for better service by listening to your feedback.
Thank you for your continued support of the Rakuten Travel app.… more - ✏️Rakuten Travel added hidden keywords: 残高確認iOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Rakuten Travel updated to version 15.4.0iOSいつも楽天トラベルをご利用いただき、ありがとうございます。
快適にご利用いただくため、最新バージョンへのアップデートをお願いいたします。
▽変更事項
軽微な修正・改善を行いました。
これからも、皆さまのご意見を参考に、より良いサービスを目指してまいります。
今後とも楽天トラベルアプリをよろしくお願いいたします。 - ✏️Rakuten Travel added hidden keywords: 貯まるiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Rakuten Travel updated to version 15.4.0AndroidThank you for always using Rakuten Travel.
To ensure the best experience, please update to the latest version of the app.
▼ Updates
・Some performance improvements.
We will continue to strive for better service by listening to your feedback.
Thank you for your continued support of the Rakuten Travel app.… more - 📈Rakuten Travel new best rank in the overall chart: #88AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Travel new best rank in the overall chart: #89AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Travel entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Travel new best rank in the overall chart: #90AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 🌟Rakuten Travel featured by AppleiOSapps · JP
- 🆕Rakuten Travel first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidJapan
- 🆕Rakuten Travel first spotted by AppInsideriOS#14 in Top Free · All Apps · Japan
- 📦Rakuten Travel version 15.3.0iOSNo release notes
- 📦Rakuten Travel version 15.3.0AndroidThank you for always using Rakuten Travel.
To ensure the best experience, please update to the latest version of the app.
▼ Updates
• Some performance improvements.
We will continue to strive for better service by listening to your feedback.
Thank you for your continued support of the Rakuten Travel app.… more - 🆕Rakuten Travel released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Rakuten Travel released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Travel & Local FreeRakuten Travel at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-25. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Rakuten Travel is a free iOS application by Rakuten Travel Inc. that enables users to search for and book hotels in Japan using map-based GPS features, with all hotel information presented in Japanese. The app currently holds the #1 position in the JP Travel Free category and ranks #14 in the overall JP All Apps Free charts.
Similar apps: Agoda, Booking.com, Hotels.com
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.3.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Rakuten Travel downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 10k+ | – |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Rakuten Travel's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Rakuten Travel makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #15 Travel Free | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #5 Travel & Local Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 835k |
| Google Play | 4.4 ★ | 147k 14 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 983k |
What users say about Rakuten Travel
From recent reviews.
About Rakuten Travel
The application offers you the same search functions as those on the websites.
Moreover, you can search for hotels on the map by GPS and share the search results with your friends.
* Hotel information is written in Japanese.
Rakuten Travel App Store
Rakuten Travel gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Rakuten Travel is #15 in Travel Free in Japan and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Travel FreeRakuten Travel at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-25. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Rakuten Travel is a free iOS application by Rakuten Travel Inc. that enables users to search for and book hotels in Japan using map-based GPS features, with all hotel information presented in Japanese. The app currently holds the #1 position in the JP Travel Free category and ranks #14 in the overall JP All Apps Free charts.
Similar apps: Agoda, Booking.com, Hotels.com
Rakuten Travel on the App Store
App details
Rakuten Travel downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Rakuten Travel's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Rakuten Travel makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | TravelFree | #15 |
Apps near Rakuten Travel on the chart
Travel Free, around #15.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Rakuten Travel
From recent reviews.
About Rakuten Travel
The application offers you the same search functions as those on the websites.
Moreover, you can search for hotels on the map by GPS and share the search results with your friends.
* Hotel information is written in Japanese.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Rakuten Travel changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Rakuten Travel Android
Rakuten Travel gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Rakuten Travel is #5 in Travel & Local Free on Google Play in Japan and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Travel & Local FreeRakuten Travel at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Rakuten Travel is a free hotel booking application by Rakuten Group, Inc., designed primarily for Japanese-speaking users to search and reserve accommodations across Japan. The app currently ranks #4 in the JP Travel & Local Free category, maintaining strong visibility as a leading domestic booking platform with over 147,000 ratings.
Similar apps: Agoda, Booking.com, Yahoo! Travel
Rakuten Travel on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.3.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Rakuten Travel downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Rakuten Travel's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Rakuten Travel makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Travel & LocalFree | #5 |
Apps near Rakuten Travel on the chart
Travel & Local Free, around #5.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Rakuten Travel
From the 60 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users frequently criticize the app's inconsistent language handling, where English interface elements clash with Japanese-only content and search results. While some praise the service quality and hotel inventory, many report technical issues like slow performance, crashes, and poor user experience due to excessive web views.
Mixed (48% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and speed and performance.
What people like
- Ease of use: “cool interface and user friendly”
- Features & content: “Date selection error fixed”
- Useful: “Very useful for hotel booking”
- Crashes & bugs: “Crashed when open this app”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Badly need language options”
- Speed & performance: “Most importantly it doesn't help that the all and it's pop ups are all so SLOW!”
- Design: “The interface is horrible”
About Rakuten Travel
The application offers you the same search functions as those on the websites.
Moreover, you can search for hotels on the map by GPS and share the search results with your friends.
* Hotel information is written in Japanese.
What's new in 15.5.0
To ensure the best experience, please update to the latest version of the app.
▼ Updates
・Some performance improvements.
We will continue to strive for better service by listening to your feedback.
Thank you for your continued support of the Rakuten Travel app.
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