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AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026

Top 5 iOS Sports Apps in the US: Q4 2025 Performance

Discover the latest trends in downloads, revenue, and active users for top sports apps like NFL and ESPN on iOS in the US during Q4 2025.

Top 5 iOS Sports Apps in the US: Q4 2025 Performance

The fourth quarter of 2025 saw dynamic shifts in the performance of top sports apps on iOS in the United States. Here's a look at how each app fared in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.

NFL from NFL Enterprises LLC experienced notable revenue fluctuations, with peaks reaching approximately $3.5M in early October and $3.3M in early November. Weekly downloads started strong at 67K but showed a downward trend, settling at around 36K by the end of December. The app maintained a stable base of weekly active users, hovering between 1.8M and 2M.

ESPN: Live Sports & Scores by Disney kept a consistent revenue stream, averaging around $1.5M per week. Downloads saw a peak of 127K in mid-October but decreased significantly towards December, with a low of 50K. Active users remained robust, averaging around 15M weekly, despite a slight dip in mid-December.

GameChanger from GameChanger Media, Inc. showed a gradual decline in weekly revenue, starting at $1.4M and dropping to $587K by the end of the quarter. Downloads followed a similar pattern, decreasing from 29K to 14K. The app also saw a significant reduction in active users, ending the quarter with about 1.2M.

NBA: Live Games & Scores had a notable spike in revenue, reaching $2.5M in late October, but generally trended downward, closing at $543K. Download numbers peaked at 102K in mid-October, then gradually declined. Active user numbers fluctuated, peaking at 1.2M in late October.

FanDuel Sports Network from Diamond Digital Group LLC had a steady revenue increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching $325K. Downloads were modest, peaking at 19K in mid-October, while active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 120K weekly.

This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the varied performance of these top sports apps. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026