# Makuuchi - For Sumo Fans — By a Sumo Fan, for Sumo Fans. > Sumo wrestling fan app with collectible wrestler cards and tournament tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Elmar Haneveld.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makuuchi-for-sumo-fans/id6747723234 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Elmar Haneveld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062591978) - Category: Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 82 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-07-15 - Data updated: 2026-07-25 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makuuchi-for-sumo-fans/id6747723234/reviews.md ## What is Makuuchi? Whether you’re just getting into Sumo or already cheering for your favorite Rikishi for a while, "Makuuchi" gives you a unique way to follow this great Japanese sport. Collect your favorite Sumo Wrestlers, build your own Heya (Stable), track their rank changes across tournaments and compare their records in head-to-head matchups. Explore dynamic Sumo cards that are inspired by collectible sports cards but now complete with bios, ranks, (live) Basho results and career stats that update automatically. -- Upgrade to Makuuchi Pro to unlock -- • All divisions (from Makuuchi to Jonokuchi) • Career stats, rank updates and more for the Sumo cards • Live updates from ongoing Basho (and past tournaments) • See Basho results per Sumo wrestler • Powerful filters, search, list view and sorting • Head-to-head rivalry tool (Versus/Torikumi) • Performance insights for your own stable • Custom themes, App icons and a switch for Japanese sumo terms ----- Note: Images used in this app are licensed solely for educational and informational purposes. They are not for sale or redistribution. This app is unofficial and is not affiliated with the Japan Sumo Association or any individual rikishi. All paid features relate to enhanced functionality, such as additional stats and tools, not to purchasing images or likenesses. Data is sourced from public records and may contain errors. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Collectible wrestler cards with bios and stats - Build and manage your own Sumo stable - Track rank changes and tournament results - Head-to-head wrestler comparisons - Live Basho updates (Pro feature) - Advanced filtering and search (Pro feature) ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Makuuchi Pro - Month | $0.99 | per month | | Makuuchi Pro - Year | $5.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makuuchi-for-sumo-fans/id6747723234/reviews.md ### 5/5 — very cool *2025-07-20* I found out about this app on Reddit. It’s great for any sumo fan stats at your fingertips there’s a great feature that you can pick two rikishi and it will pull up all the bouts they have fought against each other and who won and by what technique. **Developer response:** Thanks so much! And great to hear you enjoy the head-to-head rivalry feature ### 5/5 — Great resource for sumo fans! *2025-07-16* Great app! Has a lot of great info on the Rikishi and their accomplishments, a fun feature for building your own stable for your favorites and some great info! Easy to use and is a very user friendly format. Looking forward to see how this app develops over time and continues to gain traction with other sumo fans. There is so much potential for this app to take off! **Developer response:** Thank you very much! More features are coming up so stay tuned ## Frequently asked questions about Makuuchi ### What is Makuuchi? Makuuchi is a fan-made application for following Sumo wrestling. It allows users to collect wrestler cards, track their progress, and build virtual stables. The app is designed for both new and long-time Sumo fans. ### What are the Makuuchi Pro features? Makuuchi Pro unlocks all divisions, detailed career stats, live tournament updates, powerful search and filtering tools, a head-to-head rivalry tool, and performance insights for your stable. It also offers custom themes and app icons. ### How much does Makuuchi Pro cost? Makuuchi Pro is available through a subscription model. Users can choose between a monthly subscription for $0.99 or an annual subscription for $5.99. ### Is Makuuchi available on all devices? Makuuchi is currently supported on iPhones and iPads, as indicated by its platform compatibility. The app is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems. ### How often is Makuuchi updated? The latest version of Makuuchi is 1.2.3, and it was last updated on March 12, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the application. ### Does Makuuchi have ads? No, Makuuchi does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features through Makuuchi Pro. ### What is the age rating for Makuuchi? Makuuchi has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content within the app is considered suitable for users of all ages, with no mature themes or content. ### Where does Makuuchi get its data? Data for Makuuchi is sourced from public records. While efforts are made for accuracy, the app notes that data may contain errors and is not officially affiliated with the Japan Sumo Association. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-21 Updates to improve the overall user experience! There is now a traditional List View for Pro users so you can scan the ranks more easily (find the cards-list switch in the filter menu). More improvements: • A lot more Sumo photos • Versus/Torikumi view is now more prominent • Youngest and Oldest tags added to Sumo cards • Country flags added to the back of the Sumo cards • Multiple minor bugs are fixed Enjoy! ### 1.2.3 — 2026-03-12 Live Basho results per Sumo wrestler: see the latest tournament results (covered by a special spoiler layer) and browse the results of the Sumo's past tournaments. Bug fixes and updates to the latest iOS 26 Liquid Glass style. ### 1.2.2 — 2025-07-20 Top Physical Stats have been added. Now you can find an extra tag on Sumo Cards to see who are the lightest, heaviest, smallest and tallest Rikishi. Adjust the Settings if you wish to see it apply to all divisions or per division. ### 1.2 — 2025-07-16 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Makuuchi | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [RefMetrix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refmetrix/id6443923212) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Sports | | [Huck - Ultimate Scoreboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huck-ultimate-scoreboard/id6467775586) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Sports | | [MatMaven](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matmaven/id6446363073) | — | Free | Sports | | [DUPR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dupr/id1567932355) | 4.1 (3,581) | Free | Sports | | [Elite Lineup Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elite-lineup-builder/id6476522645) | 4.7 (116) | Free | Sports | | [Rise - Archery Scoring Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-archery-scoring-tracker/id1469501855) | 4.8 (150) | Free | Sports | ## More apps by Elmar Haneveld - [Vrank](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrank/id1495958946) All apps by Elmar Haneveld: https://appshunter.io/developer/1062591978 ## Related topics [sumo russellville](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sumo-russellville) · [sumo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sumo) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-25.*