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NCAA March Madness Live Soars to #1 in US Sports App Charts

Week of April 6, 2026April 12, 2026🇺🇸 USSportsTop Free

Overview

The week of April 6 to April 12, 2026, brought significant movements in the United States App Store Sports category. The Top Free Apps chart saw major climbers and new entries, showcasing the dynamic nature of the iOS apps landscape. Notably, NCAA March Madness Live made a remarkable leap to the top position, indicating strong user engagement due to the ongoing college basketball tournament.

Top Climbers

Several apps experienced significant gains this week:

New Entries

This week also saw the entry of a new contender:

The introduction of the CBS Sports App highlights the ongoing demand for real-time sports updates and news among users.

Top Performers

In addition to NCAA March Madness Live, other top-performing apps maintained their strong positions:

These apps continue to attract users, reflecting their popularity and relevance in the sports apps market.

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps experienced declines this week:

These drops may signal shifts in user interest or competition from climbing apps.

This week's movements in the App Store charts reflect the vibrant and competitive nature of the sports apps market in the United States. Developers should remain vigilant and adaptive to these changes to capitalize on emerging trends.

Chart Data

Top Climbers

  • NCAA March Madness Live#1 (+40)
  • Victory+: Watch Live Sports#23 (+35)
  • Novig#26 (+12)
  • Apple Sports#25 (+9)
  • Onyx - Sports Picks#28 (+8)

New Entries

  • CBS Sports App: Scores & News#21

Top Performers

  • NCAA March Madness Live#1
  • MLB Ballpark#2
  • MLB#3
  • GameChanger#4
  • Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino#5

Notable Drops

  • Fanatics: Shop NFL, NBA & MLB#19 (-5)
  • MiLB#17 (-4)

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