Apple Sports Climbs 59 Spots in UK App Store Top Free Apps

Overview

On June 16, 2026, the United Kingdom App Store witnessed significant shifts in the Top Free Apps category. Notable climbers emerged, showcasing the dynamic nature of iOS apps and their influence on user engagement. This report highlights the key movements in the App Store charts, focusing on the top climbers, new entries, and notable drops.

Top Climbers

This week’s biggest movers in the App Store charts include:

• Apple Sports: Climbed to #20 from #79, gaining an impressive 59 positions.
• HBO Max: Watch Movies & TV: Jumped to #11 from #30, rising 19 positions.
• Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire: Moved up to #26 from #39, a gain of 13 spots.
• Ryanair: Advanced to #22 from #33, gaining 11 positions.
• SHEIN-Shopping Online: Climbed to #27, up 10 spots from #37.

New Entries

Two new apps made their debut in the Top Free Apps chart this week:

• ITV7: Entered the chart at #21.
• Paramount+: Debuted at #29.

Top Performers

Several apps maintained strong positions in the top rankings:

• FIFA World Cup 2026™: Held steady at #1.
• ITVX: Remained at #2.
• GOV.UK One Login: Held #3.
• Netflix Game Controller: Stayed at #4.
• ChatGPT: Continued at #5.

Notable Drops

Some apps experienced declines in their rankings:

• Houseparty - Live Moments: Dropped to #15 from #5, a loss of 10 positions.
• Ticketmaster－Buy, Sell Tickets: Fell to #25 from #20, down 5 spots.
• BBC iPlayer: Decreased to #6 from #2, a drop of 4 positions.
• Uber - Request a ride: Slipped to #17 from #13, down 4 spots.

Overall, the June 16 chart movements reflect the ever-changing landscape of the Overall apps in the United Kingdom App Store, with strong competition among top contenders and emerging newcomers.