SteP SPORTSアプリ Climbs 22 Spots in Japan's Sports App Charts

Overview

As of April 30, 2026, the Japan App Store's Top Free Apps in the Sports category have seen significant activity. Notable movements include impressive climbs by several apps, new entries making their mark, and some familiar faces holding strong in the top rankings. This report delves into the key trends and highlights from the current chart.

Top Climbers

Among the standout performers this week, the following apps made remarkable gains:

• SteP SPORTSアプリ: Climbed to #23 from #45, gaining 22 positions.
• Club J.LEAGUE: Moved up to #27 from #39, a rise of 12 positions.
• AlpenGroup－スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』: Advanced to #4 from #12, an 8-position gain.
• Toptracer Range: Climbed to #30 from #38, also gaining 8 positions.
• ザ・ノース・フェイス-THE NORTH FACE公式アプリ: Rose to #6 from #13, a 7-position increase.

New Entries

This week, a fresh contender has entered the charts:

• Kyudo Global: Debuted at #14, marking a strong entry into the competitive landscape of sports apps.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the top positions in the Japan App Store sports category:

• SPORTS POINT: #1
• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継: #2
• ラウンドワン　スペシャルクーポン毎週配信！: #3
• AlpenGroup－スポーツショップ『アルペングループ』: #4
• スポナビ 野球速報: #5

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others have faced declines in their rankings:

• GIANTS APP: Dropped to #28 from #20, a loss of 8 positions.
• 楽天GORA-ゴルフ場予約・ゴルフ場検索: Fell to #18 from #11, down 7 positions.
• オッズパーク-競馬/競輪/オートレース予想/ネット投票アプリ: Now at #26, down from #19, a 7-position drop.
• TIPSTAR（ティップスター）競輪/オートレース投票: Dropped to #24 from #18, losing 6 positions.
• Betimo（ベティモ）-競輪の予想と投票を楽しむアプリ: Fell to #12 from #7, a decline of 5 positions.

As the competitive landscape of iOS apps continues to evolve, developers should keep a close eye on these movements to understand user preferences and market dynamics in the Japan App Store.