VBTV Climbs 35 Spots in Japan's Sports App Store Charts

Overview

In the latest update of the Japan App Store charts for Sports apps, significant movements have been observed as of July 23, 2026. This week, we see a notable rise within the top free app rankings, showcasing the dynamic nature of the sports app market.

Top Climbers

Several apps have made impressive gains in the rankings this week, signaling a shift in user interest:

• VBTV - バレーボールライブ配信: Climbed to #20 from #55, gaining an impressive 35 positions.
• NPB+: Jumped to #27 from #38, a rise of 11 positions.
• 阪神タイガース公式アプリ: Moved up to #30 from #36, gaining 6 positions.
• Betimo（ベティモ）-競輪の予想と投票を楽しむアプリ: Rose to #14 from #19, up by 5 positions.
• SmartScout Baseball: Advanced to #24 from #29, also gaining 5 positions.

New Entries

This week, there are no new entries in the top free apps for the sports category, indicating a consolidation of existing popular apps within the rankings.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to maintain their top positions in the Japan App Store charts:

• ラウンドワン　スペシャルクーポン毎週配信！: #1
• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継: #2
• スポナビ 野球速報: #3
• Apple Sports: #4
• SPORTS POINT: #5
• スポーツブル（スポブル）: #6
• YAMAP / ヤマップ 登山地図アプリ: #7
• スポーツナビ: #8
• WINTICKET（ウィンチケット）-競輪/オートレース予想: #9
• eFHUB 26: #10

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, a few have experienced notable drops in their rankings:

• UAリワード｜UNDER ARMOUR(アンダーアーマー): Dropped to #21 from #15, a decline of 6 positions.
• ゼビオグループ公式アプリ: Fell to #22 from #17, down by 5 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: Moved down to #28 from #23, a drop of 5 positions.

The dynamics of the Japan App Store for Sports apps reveal the ever-changing preferences of users, emphasizing the need for developers to stay agile and responsive to market trends.