SPAT4 Climbs 15 Spots in Japan's Sports Apps Chart

Overview

In the dynamic landscape of the Japan App Store, the Sports apps category showcased significant shifts in chart rankings on July 2, 2026. This week, we observe notable climbs, steady performers, and some unexpected drops as users continue to engage with their favorite iOS apps.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps made impressive gains in the Top Free Apps chart:

• SPAT4 地方競馬公式アプリ 全場の投票と映像が楽しめる moved up to #14 from #29 (+15 positions).
• ためタカ！ climbed to #25, previously at #38 (+13 positions).
• netkeiba ネットケイバ surged to #8, up from #19 (+11 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 reached #19, climbing from #27 (+8 positions).
• 楽天GORA-ゴルフ場予約・ゴルフ場検索 improved to #22, previously at #30 (+8 positions).

New Entries

In a notable trend this week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps chart for the Sports category. This indicates a competitive environment where existing apps are fiercely vying for user attention.

Top Performers

The top positions remain dominated by a few consistent performers:

• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継 holds strong at #1.
• WINTICKET（ウィンチケット）-競輪/オートレース予想 remains at #2.
• SPORTS POINT is holding at #3.
• ラウンドワン　スペシャルクーポン毎週配信！ stays at #4.
• スポーツナビ continues to impress at #5.

Notable Drops

Despite the overall movement, some apps experienced significant declines this week:

• FIFA World Cup 2026™ fell to #21, down from #8 (-13 positions).
• Apple Sports dropped to #29, previously at #17 (-12 positions).
• Nova Soccer Hub slipped to #9, down from #5 (-4 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 dropped to #16, previously at #12 (-4 positions).

As we move forward, these movements in the App Store charts reflect shifting user interests and competitive dynamics in the Sports apps category in Japan. Developers should keep a close eye on these trends to adapt their strategies accordingly.