UK Sports Apps Surge in App Store Charts: Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026
Overview
The week of March 30 to April 5, 2026, witnessed significant fluctuations in the United Kingdom App Store charts, particularly within the Sports category. Several iOS apps made remarkable gains, while others faced notable declines. This report highlights the key movements in the top free apps, showcasing the dynamic nature of the sports app market.
Top Climbers
This week’s standout performers include:
- TNT Sports: News & Results: Climbed to #11 from #94, a remarkable gain of 83 positions.
- talkSPORT: Rose to #39 from #90, moving up 51 positions.
- Racify: Advanced to #27 from #68, gaining 41 spots.
- DAZN: Stream Live Sports: Now at #1, climbing 27 positions from #28.
- Paradiski YUGE: Improved to #51 from #76, a gain of 25 positions.
- Saints Tickets: Moved up to #62 from #85, gaining 23 positions.
- Betano Sports Bets & Casino: Climbed to #75 from #98, also a gain of 23 positions.
- Premier Sports Player: Now at #22, moving up 22 positions from #44.
- Chelsea Official App: Climbed to #42 from #58, gaining 16 positions.
- BBC Sport - News & Live Scores: Now at #28, rising 15 positions from #43.
New Entries
- Live Football TV: HD streaming: Entered at #33.
- FRZY SPORT: Debuted at #41.
- Live Sports Plus HD: Entered at #49.
- DAZN Bet: Sports & Casino: Debuted at #58.
- ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: Entered at #69.
- Punjab Kings: Debuted at #76.
- Camel Live: Entered at #79.
- Greene King Sport: Debuted at #80.
- Premier League - Scores, News: Entered at #81.
- Sky Sports Scores: Debuted at #83.
Top Performers
- DAZN: Stream Live Sports: #1
- bet365 - Sports Betting: #2
- Playtomic - Play padel: #3
- Paddy Power Sports Betting: #4
- DartCounter: #5
- Midnite: Sports & Casino: #6
- Betfred Sports, Casino & Games: #7
- Sky Bet - Sports Betting: #8
- William Hill Sports Betting: #9
- HowDidiDo: #10
Notable Drops
- SmartCricTV – Live Cricket HD: Dropped to #100 from #64, losing 36 positions.
- Golf Genius: Fell to #92 from #61, a drop of 31 positions.
- igMember: Dropped to #74 from #45, losing 29 positions.
- The Kia Oval: Plummeted to #37 from #10, a staggering loss of 27 positions.
- Play Tennis: Fell to #59 from #37, losing 22 positions.
- Star Sports Cricket: Dropped to #94 from #72, losing 22 positions.
- BRS Golf: Fell to #52 from #32, losing 20 positions.
- Hole19: Golf GPS Range Finder: Dropped to #72 from #52, a loss of 20 positions.
- Cricbuzz Live Cricket Scores: Fell to #78 from #60, losing 18 positions.
- MATCHi: Dropped to #97 from #80, losing 17 positions.
In conclusion, the UK App Store for sports apps is witnessing a dynamic shift, with apps like DAZN and TNT Sports making impressive gains. As the sports season heats up, it's crucial for developers to monitor these trends and adapt their strategies accordingly to leverage the ever-changing landscape of the App Store charts.
Chart Data
Top Climbers
- TNT Sports: News & Results#11 (+83)
- talkSPORT#39 (+51)
- Racify#27 (+41)
- DAZN: Stream Live Sports#1 (+27)
- Paradiski YUGE#51 (+25)
New Entries
- Live Football TV: HD streaming#33
- FRZY SPORT#41
- Live Sports Plus HD#49
- DAZN Bet: Sports & Casino#58
- ESPN: Live Sports & Scores#69
Top Performers
- DAZN: Stream Live Sports#1
- bet365 - Sports Betting#2
- Playtomic - Play padel#3
- Paddy Power Sports Betting#4
- DartCounter#5
Notable Drops
- SmartCricTV – Live Cricket HD#100 (-36)
- Golf Genius#92 (-31)
- igMember#74 (-29)
- The Kia Oval#37 (-27)
- Play Tennis#59 (-22)
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