SPOTV NOW Climbs 35 Spots in Japan's Top Free Sports Apps

Overview

As of April 16, 2026, the Japan App Store has shown dynamic movements in the Sports category of the Top Free Apps. Notably, SPOTV NOW made a significant leap, climbing 35 positions to secure the #17 spot. This report delves into the latest trends, highlighting top climbers, current performers, and notable drops in the rankings.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have made impressive gains in their positions:

• SPOTV NOW: #17 (was #52, +35 positions)
• AlpenGroup－スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』: #5 (was #14, +9 positions)
• 北海道ボールパークFビレッジ公式アプリ: #21 (was #25, +4 positions)
• アコーディア・ゴルフ ー ポイントカード・予約・スコア管理: #9 (was #12, +3 positions)
• ためタカ！: #27 (was #30, +3 positions)

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Sports Apps chart. However, the existing apps continue to show strong performance, indicating a competitive landscape.

Top Performers

The following apps are holding their ground at the top of the chart:

• SPORTS POINT: #1
• スポナビ 野球速報: #2
• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継: #3
• WINTICKET（ウィンチケット）-競輪/オートレース予想: #4
• AlpenGroup－スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』: #5
• Betimo（ベティモ）-競輪の予想と投票を楽しむアプリ: #6
• Bリーグスマホチケット: #7
• ラウンドワン　スペシャルクーポン毎週配信！: #8
• アコーディア・ゴルフ ー ポイントカード・予約・スコア管理: #9
• JRA公式 - 競馬 馬券の購入や競馬予想できる競馬アプリ: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps have experienced notable declines:

• NPB+: #23 (was #15, -8 positions)
• 阪神タイガース公式アプリ: #15 (was #10, -5 positions)
• SmartScout Baseball: #26 (was #21, -5 positions)
• JRA公式 - 競馬 馬券の購入や競馬予想できる競馬アプリ: #10 (was #6, -4 positions)
• netkeiba ネットケイバ: #13 (was #9, -4 positions)

This week's chart movements highlight the evolving landscape of iOS apps in the Japan App Store, particularly within the Sports apps category. Developers should take note of these trends to strategize their app marketing efforts effectively.