DraftKings Climbs 40 Spots in US App Store Top Free Apps

Overview

As of June 15, 2026, the United States App Store has seen some exciting movements in the Top Free Apps category. Notably, sports and entertainment apps have dominated the charts, showcasing the growing interest in live sports streaming and gaming. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, and notable drops within the Overall apps category.

Top Climbers

The following apps have made significant gains in the rankings:

• DraftKings: Sports & Casino: Climbed to #23 from #63 (+40 positions)
• Paramount+: Climbed to #28 from #61 (+33 positions)
• YouTube TV: Climbed to #8 from #25 (+17 positions)
• Fubo: Watch Live TV & Sports: Climbed to #5 from #13 (+8 positions)
• Kalshi: Trade the Cup: Climbed to #2 from #6 (+4 positions)

New Entries

This week also saw the introduction of a new app into the Top Free Apps chart:

• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: Entered at #7

Top Performers

Several apps continue to hold strong positions in the rankings:

• FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV: #1
• Kalshi: Trade the Cup: #2
• Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies: #3
• Tubi: Movies & Live TV: #4
• Fubo: Watch Live TV & Sports: #5
• Netflix Game Controller: #6
• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: #7
• YouTube TV: #8
• FIFA World Cup 2026™: #9
• ChatGPT: #10

Notable Drops

Despite the upward trends, some apps faced significant declines:

• Love Island USA: Dropped to #27 from #8 (-19 positions)
• FIFA World Cup 2026™: Dropped to #9 from #4 (-5 positions)
• WhatsApp Messenger: Dropped to #21 from #17 (-4 positions)

In conclusion, the current trends in the iOS apps landscape highlight the competitive nature of the App Store charts in the United States. With sports apps leading the charge, developers should consider strategies to enhance visibility and engagement in this dynamic market.