SPOTV NOW Climbs 18 Spots in Japan's Sports App Rankings

Overview

As of April 9, 2026, the App Store charts in Japan's Sports category have seen some dynamic movements. Notably, SPOTV NOW has made a significant leap, climbing 18 positions to secure the #21 spot. This report will delve into the shifts within the top free apps in the sports domain, highlighting the chart climbers, notable drops, and the steady performers.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have shown impressive gains:

• SPOTV NOW: #21 (up from #39, +18 positions)
• SPAT4 地方競馬公式アプリ 全場の投票と映像が楽しめる: #30 (up from #37, +7 positions)
• 楽天ゴルフスコア管理　GPS距離・高低差の計測・スイング解析: #18 (up from #21, +3 positions)
• 楽天GORA-ゴルフ場予約・ゴルフ場検索: #20 (up from #23, +3 positions)
• PGMアプリ: #22 (up from #25, +3 positions)

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the top free apps for the sports category. The competition remains tight among existing applications as they vie for user engagement and downloads.

Top Performers

Several apps continue to dominate the charts, maintaining their positions at the top:

• スポナビ 野球速報: #1
• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継: #2
• SPORTS POINT: #3
• ラウンドワン　スペシャルクーポン毎週配信！: #4
• 阪神タイガース公式アプリ: #5

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others have experienced significant declines:

• 虎テレ: #23 (down from #16, -7 positions)
• ベースボールLIVE: #26 (down from #20, -6 positions)
• JRA公式 - 競馬 馬券の購入や競馬予想できる競馬アプリ: #15 (down from #11, -4 positions)

In summary, the Japanese App Store charts in the sports category are reflecting a competitive landscape with significant shifts. As apps like SPOTV NOW rise, developers must continue innovating to capture and retain users' attention in this vibrant market.