FC東京公式アプリ Climbs 38 Spots in Japan's Sports Apps

Overview

On May 28, 2026, the Japan App Store witnessed significant movements in the Sports category. With several apps making notable gains, the competition remains fierce among sports enthusiasts. This report highlights the top climbers, notable drops, and the overall performance of leading apps in the Top Free Apps chart.

Top Climbers

Several apps have shown remarkable progress this week, climbing up the chart rankings:

• FC東京公式アプリ (#17, up 38 positions from #55)
• NPB+ (#20, up 7 positions from #27)
• FWC2026 Mobile Tickets (#21, up 7 positions from #28)
• スポーツナビ (#14, up 5 positions from #19)
• WINTICKET（ウィンチケット）-競輪/オートレース予想 (#3, up 4 positions from #7)

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps category for sports apps. This indicates a consolidation of existing favorites as they compete for user attention.

Top Performers

Leading the charts this week are:

• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継 - #1
• スポナビ 野球速報 - #2
• WINTICKET（ウィンチケット）-競輪/オートレース予想 - #3
• JRA公式 - 競馬 馬券の購入や競馬予想できる競馬アプリ - #4
• Apple Sports - #5

Notable Drops

While many apps climbed the ranks, some experienced significant declines:

• 虎テレ (#29, down 15 positions from #14)
• バスケットLIVE (#16, down 12 positions from #4)

The fluctuations in the Japan App Store's sports category highlight the dynamic nature of consumer interests and the competitive landscape among iOS apps. As the sports season progresses, developers need to stay agile and responsive to maintain or improve their chart rankings.