FOX Sports Climbs 34 Spots in US Sports App Store Charts

Overview

On October 5, 2026, the United States App Store witnessed significant movements in the Sports category, particularly with impressive gains from several apps. Notably, FOX Sports: Watch Live Games surged to #21, making it one of the top climbers this week. With no new entries in the top free apps, the focus shifts to the rising stars and the apps that have seen declines.

Top Climbers

The following apps demonstrated significant gains in their chart positions:

• FOX Sports: Watch Live Games: #21 (was #55, +34 positions)
• Twin Cities In Motion: #7 (was #32, +25 positions)
• MLB: #15 (was #38, +23 positions)
• Apple Sports: #24 (was #46, +22 positions)
• Real - Sports: #27 (was #45, +18 positions)

New Entries

This week, the iOS apps landscape in the Sports category did not welcome any new entries into the top free apps chart, indicating a stable but competitive environment among existing top performers.

Top Performers

The following apps maintained their positions at the top of the charts, showcasing strong user engagement and loyalty:

• DraftKings: Sports & Casino: #1
• Novig: Prediction Market: #2
• FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino: #3
• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: #4
• PrizePicks - Sports Picks: #5
• Luna Soccer: Scores & Stats: #6
• Twin Cities In Motion: #7
• bet365 - Sportsbook & Casino: #8
• Underdog Sports: #9
• Fanatics Sports & Casino: #10

Notable Drops

While some apps rose, others faced notable declines in their rankings:

• NFHS Network: #29 (was #7, -22 positions)
• MaxPreps: High School Sports: #23 (was #8, -15 positions)
• GoFan: Buy Tickets to Events: #16 (was #2, -14 positions)
• Hudl: #11 (was #5, -6 positions)
• LA Clippers + Intuit Dome: #28 (was #23, -5 positions)

The dynamic shifts in the App Store charts for Sports apps reflect changing user preferences and engagement strategies. As we move deeper into the sports season, developers should monitor these trends closely to adapt and optimize their offerings for better performance in the iOS App Store.