APS Climbs 68 Spots in Japan's Sports App Store Charts

Overview

As of September 3, 2026, the Japan App Store has witnessed significant movements within the Sports category. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, and the overall performance of key iOS apps, providing insights into the current chart rankings.

Top Climbers

Several apps have made impressive gains in the top paid apps chart:

• APS surged to #14 from #82, climbing an impressive 68 positions.
• コーチのタクティカルボード-サッカー++ jumped to #13 from #65, gaining 52 positions.
• Best Swing - スイングチェック moved up to #12 from #43, a rise of 31 positions.
• バスケットスコアシート　〜デジタルスコアシート〜 climbed to #6 from #22, increasing 16 positions.
• Tour Tempo rose to #3 from #13, gaining 10 positions.

New Entries

New to the charts this week is SplitStack, which made a strong debut at #7. Its entry reflects growing interest in innovative sports tracking applications.

Top Performers

The top performers maintaining their positions at the summit of the Sports category include:

• RaceChrono Pro - #1
• Lineup - Football Squad - #2
• Tour Tempo - #3
• Shot Tracer - #4
• ゴルフスコアカウンター - スマートなゴルフカウンター - #5

Notable Drops

While several apps soared, others faced notable drops in the rankings:

• HOOP i for Basketball Scores fell to #15 from #9, a decrease of 6 positions.
• JumpEye dropped to #16 from #10, also down 6 positions.
• AirBasketball - AuditoryAR slid to #17 from #11, losing 6 positions.
• BaM Video Delay dropped to #18 from #12, down by 6 positions.
• 釣果カウンター fell to #22 from #16, also down 6 positions.

In conclusion, the landscape of the Japan App Store for Sports apps is dynamic and continues to evolve. Developers should closely monitor these trends to capitalize on emerging opportunities and shifts in user preferences.