Top 5 iOS Sports Apps in the US: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top sports apps on the iOS platform in the United States showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

ESPN: Live Sports & Scores from Disney started the quarter strong, with weekly revenue hitting approximately $8.1M at the end of September. Despite some fluctuations, revenue peaked again at $8.7M in mid-November. Downloads began at 188K, experiencing a decline to around 82K by mid-December, before climbing back to 153K at the year's end. Active users hovered around 13M to 14M, with a notable dip in mid-December, but rebounded to nearly 14M by the close of the quarter.

NFL saw a significant revenue surge early in October, reaching nearly $3.8M, followed by a gradual decrease, closing the year at around $1.1M. Downloads were relatively stable, starting at 59K and ending at 37K. Active user numbers showed a downward trend early in the quarter, but saw a recovery towards December, peaking at around 2M.

GameChanger recorded a steady decline in revenue, beginning at $1.3M at the start of the quarter and dropping to about $494K by the end. Downloads also decreased from 29K to 14K over the quarter. Active users followed a similar trend, starting at 2M and declining to around 758K.

NBA: Live Games & Scores experienced a notable revenue spike in late October, reaching $1.5M. Although revenue fluctuated, it ended the quarter at approximately $742K. Downloads peaked at 113K in mid-October, before declining to 42K by the end of December. Active users increased steadily, starting at 582K and reaching nearly 1.9M by the quarter's end.

The MLB app showed varied performance, with revenue peaking at $1.1M in late October, then dropping significantly. Downloads decreased dramatically after October, ending the quarter at 3.7K. Active users started strong at over 2.3M, but saw a sharp decline, stabilizing around 550K towards the end of the year.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape among sports apps on iOS in the US for Q4 2024. For more detailed analytics, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive data and insights.