Chrono Tap Climbs 80 Spots in Japan's Sports App Store Charts

Overview

In the latest update of the Japan App Store charts for Sports apps on July 2, 2026, we witness significant movements among top paid iOS apps. The competitive landscape is shifting as new contenders rise and established favorites face challenges. This report highlights the top climbers, notable new entries, and the apps that have dropped in rankings.

Top Climbers

Leading the charge in this week’s App Store charts is Chrono Tap, which impressively climbed from #85 to #5, gaining an astounding 80 positions. This surge reflects a growing interest in timing and performance tracking apps among sports enthusiasts.

Another standout is APS, which rose from #78 to #10, marking a 68-position increase. This app’s focus on athletic performance assessment seems to resonate with users looking for reliable training tools.

Other notable climbers include:

• YO YO Endurance Test: #13 (up from #65, +52 positions)
• 競技ペア決めコート振り分けアプリ: #14 (up from #66, +52 positions)
• SprintTimer - 写真判定: #4 (up from #39, +35 positions)

New Entries

The Japan App Store chart also welcomes a fresh face this week. PerfExpert has made its debut at #16, indicating a rising trend in apps that provide expert analysis for athletes.

Top Performers

Despite the fluctuations, several apps continue to hold prime positions in the rankings. The current top performers include:

• Shot Tracer: #1
• セーリング・ルール・ブック 2025: #2
• RaceChrono Pro: #3
• SprintTimer - 写真判定: #4
• Chrono Tap: #5

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others are experiencing notable declines. A few of the apps that have seen significant drops in rankings include:

• BowlSheet®: #17 (down from #5, -12 positions)
• JumpEye: #18 (down from #6, -12 positions)
• My Sprint: #15 (down from #4, -11 positions)
• RacquetTune - ストリング テンション: #19 (down from #9, -10 positions)
• Best Bowling: #20 (down from #10, -10 positions)

As we move forward, it will be crucial for developers to keep a close eye on these trends in the Japan App Store, particularly within the sports app category, to adapt and innovate in a competitive market.