London Landmarks Half Marathon Climbs to #26 in UK Sports Apps

Overview

In the week of April 6 to April 12, 2026, the United Kingdom App Store witnessed significant movements in the Sports category. With no new entries this week, established apps continue to jostle for position, revealing shifts in consumer interest and engagement.

Top Climbers

This week's top climbers in the App Store charts showcase a mix of events and platforms:

• London Landmarks Half Marathon: Climbed to #26 from #67, a gain of 41 positions, reflecting a surge in interest leading up to the event.
• The Masters Tournament: Rose to #25 from #53, gaining 28 spots as golf enthusiasts gear up for the tournament.
• Cricket Live - CricExtra: Moved up to #15 from #23, an 8-position increase, likely due to ongoing cricket matches.
• Brighton Marathon Weekend 2026: Advanced to #12 from #19, a 7-position jump, as participants prepare for the marathon.
• Prematch: Real Football: Improved to #8 from #13, gaining 5 spots amidst the ongoing football season.

New Entries

This week saw no new entries in the top free Sports apps, indicating a stable competitive landscape where current apps dominate the charts.

Top Performers

In terms of consistent performance, the top spots are held by:

• Playtomic - Play padel: Maintained the #1 position.
• bet365 - Sports Betting: Held steady at #2.
• DartCounter: Stayed at #3.
• Midnite: Sports & Casino: Remained at #4.
• Paddy Power Sports Betting: Consistently at #5.

Notable Drops

Several apps experienced notable declines this week, indicating shifting user preferences:

• William Hill Sports Betting: Dropped to #16 from #9, losing 7 positions.
• LiveScore: Live Sports Scores: Fell to #21 from #14, also down 7 spots.
• DAZN: Stream Live Sports: Slipped to #7 from #1, a significant 6-position drop.
• FotMob - Football Live Scores: Decreased to #22 from #17, down 5 positions.

As we look ahead, understanding these movements in the iOS apps landscape can help developers and marketers strategize effectively for the upcoming weeks in the competitive Sports apps category.