虎テレ Climbs 57 Spots in Japan's Sports App Store Rankings

Overview

As of October 15, 2026, the Japan App Store's Top Free Apps in the Sports category have seen significant shifts in their rankings. Notably, 虎テレ has made a remarkable climb, gaining 57 positions to reach #16, marking it as a standout performer this week.

Top Climbers

Several apps have experienced substantial upward movements in the chart:

• 虎テレ: #16 (was #73, +57 positions)
• ベースボールLIVE: #19 (was #57, +38 positions)
• NPB+ -プロ野球速報アプリ-: #23 (was #49, +26 positions)
• スポナビ 野球速報: #2 (was #17, +15 positions)
• スポーツナビ: #12 (was #25, +13 positions)

New Entries

This week also saw the debut of a notable new app:

• だーつめいと: entered at #8

Top Performers

Holding their ground at the top of the charts, the following apps continue to perform strongly:

• 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
• YAMAP / ヤマップ 登山地図アプリ: #4
• SPORTS POINT: #5

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps have seen significant declines:

• ザ・ノース・フェイス-THE NORTH FACE公式アプリ: #15 (was #7, -8 positions)
• SmartScout Baseball: #21 (was #14, -7 positions)
• JRA公式 - 競馬 馬券の購入や競馬予想できる競馬アプリ: #14 (was #8, -6 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: #26 (was #20, -6 positions)
• netkeiba ネットケイバ: #20 (was #15, -5 positions)

The shifts in the Japan App Store's sports category indicate a dynamic market, with apps like 虎テレ making impressive gains, while others face challenges. Keeping an eye on these trends is essential for developers aiming to optimize their presence in the competitive landscape of iOS apps.