JRA-VAN競馬情報 Climbs 64 Spots in Japan's Sports App Rankings

Overview

As of May 21, 2026, the Japan App Store's Sports category has seen significant shifts, particularly with the emergence of new contenders and notable climbers. The competition among iOS apps is heating up, with several applications making remarkable gains in their rankings.

Top Climbers

This week, the standout performer is JRA-VAN競馬情報・競馬予想, which has catapulted from #68 to #4, gaining an impressive 64 positions. This surge highlights the app's increasing appeal and relevance in the competitive landscape of Sports apps.

• JLPGA Connect: Climbed from #51 to #10 (+41 positions)
• 阪神タイガース公式アプリ: Moved from #56 to #24 (+32 positions)
• スポーピアシラトリ公式アプリ: Rose from #47 to #19 (+28 positions)
• SPAT4 地方競馬公式アプリ: Increased from #20 to #12 (+8 positions)

New Chart Entries

New entrants are also making their mark this week. The app RecoRe - 野球観戦記録アプリ has debuted strongly at #2, indicating a robust interest in baseball tracking applications among users in the Japan App Store.

Top Performers

Holding the top spots in the rankings are:

• Apple Sports - #1
• RecoRe - 野球観戦記録アプリ - #2
• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継 - #3
• JRA-VAN競馬情報・競馬予想 - #4
• WINTICKET（ウィンチケット）-競輪/オートレース予想 - #5

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others are experiencing a decline. Notable drops include:

• PGMアプリ: Dropped from #16 to #26 (-10 positions)
• FWC2026 Mobile Tickets: Fell from #13 to #21 (-8 positions)
• netkeiba ネットケイバ: Slipped from #10 to #16 (-6 positions)
• 楽天ゴルフスコア管理: Decreased from #11 to #17 (-6 positions)
• ゼビオグループ公式アプリ: Dropped from #22 to #28 (-6 positions)

This week's movements in the Japan App Store charts reflect the dynamic nature of the Sports category, with apps continuously vying for user attention and engagement.