Sportsナビ Climbs to #8 in Japan App Store Charts

Overview

In the latest Japan App Store chart for Sports apps, significant shifts have occurred as of August 27, 2026. Notably, スポーツナビ has made a remarkable ascent, climbing to the #8 position. This report delves into the top climbers, notable performers, and apps experiencing declines in the highly competitive sports category.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers have made substantial gains in their rankings:

• スポーツナビ - Climbed to #8 from #16 (+8 positions)
• B.LEAGUE公式アプリ - Climbed to #20 from #28 (+8 positions)
• 北海道ボールパークFビレッジ公式アプリ - Climbed to #26 from #33 (+7 positions)
• Club J.League - Climbed to #23 from #29 (+6 positions)
• スポナビ 野球速報 - Climbed to #6 from #10 (+4 positions)

New Entries

This week did not see any new entries in the Top Free Apps for Sports. Despite the lack of newcomers, the existing apps have demonstrated dynamic movements within the charts.

Top Performers

The top performers in the Japan App Store for sports apps continue to hold their ground:

• ラウンドワン　スペシャルクーポン毎週配信！ - #1
• SPORTS POINT - #2
• YAMAP / ヤマップ 登山地図アプリ - #3
• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継 - #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 declines:

• 釣りアプリ アングラーズ｜釣果記録・魚つり情報・潮見表に - Dropped to #10 from #6 (-4 positions)
• netkeiba ネットケイバ - Dropped to #28 from #24 (-4 positions)

The fluctuations in the Japan App Store charts indicate a competitive landscape, particularly in the sports category. Developers should keep a close eye on these trends to strategize their market positioning effectively.