Bound Sports Climbs 23 Spots in US Sports Apps Chart

Overview

As of October 12, 2026, the United States App Store has seen significant shifts in the Sports apps category. Notable climbers have emerged, while some established apps have faced declines. This report highlights the biggest movers in the top free apps chart, providing insights into current trends among iOS apps.

Top Climbers

This week, the following sports apps made remarkable gains in their chart positions:

• Bound Sports: Climbed to #28 from #51, gaining 23 positions.
• NFHS Network: Now at #11, up from #30, a rise of 19 positions.
• MaxPreps: High School Sports: Reached #10, climbing 16 spots from #26.
• Hometown Fan: Now at #25, up 16 positions from #41.
• ChiMarathon: Climbed to #4 from #15, gaining 11 positions.

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the top free apps chart within the Sports category. The absence of newcomers highlights the competitive nature of the market, where existing apps continue to solidify their positions.

Top Performers

Despite the fluctuations, several apps have maintained strong positions at the top of the charts:

• DraftKings: Sports & Casino: #1
• FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino: #2
• Novig: Prediction Market: #3
• ChiMarathon: #4
• GoFan: Buy Tickets to Events: #5
• PrizePicks - Sports Picks: #6
• Hudl: #7
• ESPN: Live Sports & Scores: #8
• DAZN: Stream Live Sports: #9
• MaxPreps: High School Sports: #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps have experienced significant declines in their rankings this week:

• NBA: Live Games & Scores: Dropped to #21 from #8, a loss of 13 positions.
• DAZN: Stream Live Sports: Fell to #9 from #3, down 6 spots.
• Underdog: Sports, Games & Rips: Now at #12, down 6 positions from #6.
• ESPN Fantasy Sports & More: Dropped to #14 from #9, losing 5 positions.
• Fanatics: Shop NFL, NBA & MLB: Now at #15, down 5 spots from #10.

This week’s movements in the App Store charts reflect the dynamic nature of the Sports apps market in the United States. With apps like Bound Sports and NFHS Network making significant gains, developers must remain vigilant to stay competitive in this evolving landscape.