Stopwatch for Track & Field Climbs 80 Spots in Japan Sports Apps

Overview

On October 15, 2026, the Japan App Store witnessed significant movements in the Sports category, showcasing the dynamic nature of the market. Notably, Stopwatch for Track & Field made an astounding leap, climbing 80 positions to secure the #7 spot. This report highlights the top climbers, new entries, and notable drops in the chart rankings.

Top Climbers

This week, several apps have shown remarkable growth in their positions:

• Stopwatch for Track & Field - #7 (was #87, +80 positions)
• Whistle Blow - #6 (was #85, +79 positions)
• リフティング ノート - #14 (was #82, +68 positions)
• タイムシフトカメラ - #5 (was #68, +63 positions)
• ASE Rally Monitor - #4 (was #28, +24 positions)

New Entries

Several new apps have made their debut in the top rankings, indicating fresh competition:

• Punch Velocity - entered at #8
• PC-KanTouchPRO - entered at #15
• ゴルフスコア集計&精算 オリンピック対応 - entered at #16
• The Smooth Swing - entered at #17

Top Performers

As for the top performers, the following apps continue to hold their ground:

• RaceChrono Pro - #1
• ゴルフスコアカウンター - スマートなゴルフカウンター - #2
• JumpEye - #3
• ASE Rally Monitor - #4
• タイムシフトカメラ - #5
• Whistle Blow - #6
• Stopwatch for Track & Field - #7
• Punch Velocity - #8
• Best Bowling - #9
• Shot Tracer - #10

Notable Drops

Conversely, some apps have experienced notable declines:

• ツアーテンポゴルフ - #18 (was #8, -10 positions)
• バスケットスコアシート　〜デジタルスコアシート〜 - #19 (was #10, -9 positions)
• セーリング・ルール・ブック 2025 - #20 (was #11, -9 positions)
• OverScore - スポーツスコアボード - #21 (was #12, -9 positions)
• DashCommand - OBD-II Gauges - #22 (was #13, -9 positions)

The shifts in the Japan App Store chart rankings reflect changing user preferences and the competitive nature of iOS apps in the sports category. Developers should take note of these movements to strategize their marketing and development efforts accordingly.