NBA Live Scores Climbs 13 Spots in Japan Sports Apps

Overview

As of October 22, 2026, the Japan App Store's Top Free Apps in the Sports category have seen significant movements. Notably, the NBA：ライブゲームとスコア has surged 13 positions, showcasing the dynamic nature of sports apps in Japan.

Top Climbers

This week’s Top Climbers include some major players in the sports app market:

• NBA：ライブゲームとスコア - #25 (was #38, +13 positions)
• GDOスコア-ゴルフのスコア管理　GPSマップで距離を計測 - #22 (was #34, +12 positions)
• だーつめいと - #20 (was #29, +9 positions)
• スポーツナビ - #16 (was #24, +8 positions)
• Club J.League - #10 (was #17, +7 positions)

New Entries

There were no new chart entries this week in the Japan App Store for the sports category. This trend indicates a competitive landscape where existing apps are solidifying their positions rather than newcomers making a significant impact.

Top Performers

The current leaders in the Top Free Sports Apps continue to dominate, with DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継 maintaining its top spot at #1. Other top performers include:

• WINTICKET（ウィンチケット）-競輪/オートレース予想 - #2
• B.LEAGUE公式アプリ - #3
• SPORTS POINT - #4
• YAMAP / ヤマップ 登山地図アプリ - #5

Notable Drops

On the other hand, several apps experienced notable drops in the rankings:

• Trackman Range Mobile - #30 (was #23, -7 positions)
• SmartScout Baseball - #27 (was #21, -6 positions)
• 楽天ゴルフスコア管理 - #17 (was #12, -5 positions)
• サンフレッチェ広島 - #6 (was #2, -4 positions)
• BOATRACEアプリ - #14 (was #10, -4 positions)

In conclusion, the sports app market in Japan remains competitive, with established leaders maintaining their positions while others attempt to climb the ranks. As the landscape evolves, developers must stay attuned to these shifts to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the iOS app ecosystem.