NBA Climbs 31 Spots in US Sports App Store Rankings

Overview

On June 15, 2026, the United States App Store witnessed significant movements in the Sports category. The competition remains fierce as users seek the best apps for live sports updates, scores, and betting options. Notably, NBA: Live Games & Scores made a remarkable ascent, climbing 31 spots to secure the #5 position.

Top Climbers

This week saw several apps gain substantial ground:

• NBA: Live Games & Scores: #5 (up from #36, +31 positions)
• Real - Sports: #22 (up from #37, +15 positions)
• Fanatics: Shop NFL, NBA & MLB: #17 (up from #30, +13 positions)
• beIN CONNECT (MENA): #23 (up from #35, +12 positions)
• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: #1 (up from #10, +9 positions)

New Chart Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps for the Sports category, indicating a stable yet competitive environment for existing apps.

Top Performers

Several apps continue to dominate the charts, maintaining their strong positions:

• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: #1
• FIFA World Cup 2026™: #2
• FWC2026 Mobile Tickets: #3
• DraftKings: Sports & Casino: #4
• NBA: Live Games & Scores: #5
• FOX Sports: Watch Live Games: #6
• FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino: #7
• PrizePicks - Sports Picks: #8
• Apple Sports: #9
• MLB Ballpark: #10

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others have seen a decline in their rankings:

• MLB: #26 (down from #16, -10 positions)
• Figuritas: Sticker Collector: #28 (down from #22, -6 positions)
• Betr - Sports & Gaming: #29 (down from #23, -6 positions)
• FIFA Official App: #19 (down from #14, -5 positions)

As we move forward, it will be interesting to observe how these trends evolve in the competitive landscape of iOS apps within the App Store charts.