eFCOM Surges 47 Spots in Japan Sports App Rankings

Overview

As of October 29, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen significant chart movements in the Sports category. New contenders and established favorites continue to shape the landscape of iOS apps available to users. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, and notable drops in the chart rankings.

Top Climbers

The following apps have made impressive gains in the Top Free Apps chart:

• eFCOM: Climbed to #17 from #64, a remarkable gain of 47 positions.
• ザ・ノース・フェイス-THE NORTH FACE公式アプリ: Moved up to #6 from #11, gaining 5 spots.
• SmartTrack Golf - 弾道測定&ショットログ: Now at #11, up 1 position from #12.
• BOATRACEアプリ（投票＆LIVE配信）: Climbed to #12 from #13, gaining 1 position.
• TIPSTAR（ティップスター）競輪/オートレース投票: Now at #13, up 1 spot from #14.

New Entries

This week, we welcome a new app to the rankings:

• ToruLive: Debuted at #27, marking a promising entry into the competitive sports app market.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to lead the pack in the Sports category:

• DAZN (ダゾーン) スポーツをライブ中継: Holding strong at #1.
• JRA公式 - 競馬 馬券の購入や競馬予想できる競馬アプリ: Remains at #2.
• WINTICKET（ウィンチケット）-競輪/オートレース予想: Consistent at #3.
• SPORTS POINT: Currently at #4.
• ラウンドワン　スペシャルクーポン毎週配信！: Holding at #5.

Notable Drops

Some apps have seen declines in their rankings:

• 応援navi 〜ランニング大会応援アプリ〜: Dropped to #21 from #9, a loss of 12 positions.
• Club J.League: Fell to #29 from #24, down 5 spots.

As the competitive landscape of sports apps in the Japan App Store continues to evolve, developers must stay alert to these movements to capitalize on trends and user interests.