# talkSPORT — user reviews > 568 indexed App Store user reviews of talkSPORT by News Corp UK & Ireland Limted, rated 4.70/5 from 2,386 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talksport/id373079007/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talksport/id373079007.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,071 · 4★ 162 · 3★ 45 · 2★ 29 · 1★ 79 ## What do users think of talkSPORT? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🔥 Excellent sports coverage - 📻 Great radio shows and commentary - 👍 Convenient for listeners abroad - 🎧 Seamless audio playback **Cons** - 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content - 💤 Frequent app crashes and freezes - 🔇 Excessive ads interrupting playback - 🔒 Frustrating login/sign-in issues - ⏱️ Unreliable live stream and playback controls **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when switching between devices - Playback frequently stops and requires restarting - Outdated schedule information and incorrect show titles - Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Ability to listen to full shows on-demand - Improved search and content discovery - Support for background playback and locking device - Customizable notifications and alerts - Offline listening and caching of content ## Newest reviews (11 of 568) ### 2/5 — Talk sport *2026-08-11, version 55.7.1* Why the change live in aus now get nothing on the epl ### 3/5 — Too many repetitive ads ! *2026-07-13, version 55.8.1* They do my head in ! ### 2/5 — There’s always a problem *2026-07-04* Constant issues with the app for years. Main problem is that if you listen to a show, pause it, for example at 15 minutes, then unpause it, you will always go back to 15 minutes after every other pause. You have to memorize where you’ve paused it. ### 2/5 — Hyper-localised California ads for an Aussie? *2026-06-30* Only catchup related. From around the start of the year us ads have been injected into my listening experience. While I don’t have a problem with selling ad space over the pom ads, I’m not sure why I need to know about what products a Southern California supermarket has, or even deals a San Diego car yard has. Edited to mention that all ip address/dns/vpn diversion methods were turn off. ### 3/5 — Great content but a bit clunky *2026-06-23, version 55.8.1* TalkSport’s great but the app could have more controls like ‘back 10 sec’, a more obvious ‘pause’ button. If there is a catchup page I’ve not noticed it - i think the whole UI should be cleaned up and made more orderly and tidy. ### 2/5 — Stopped working on Apple TV *2026-06-20, version 55.8.1* The app used to be fine on my Apple TV until a few weeks ago and not I just get ‘no content found’ errors and it’s unusable. Have deleted and reinstalled to no effect. ### 1/5 — Can’t stand it when forced to update *2026-06-16, version 55.8.0* Forced to update then forced to do some other nonsense. It’s a radio station. Can’t stand this. ### 4/5 — Downloads? *2026-06-16, version 55.8.0* App is ok, but the lack of a facility to download programs to listen to offline is a big miss for me (see BBC Sounds). ### 3/5 — Log in every time ?? *2026-06-16, version 55.8.0* Why am I requested to do a log in every time wh trying to use the app? Then it goes as error and lets me in … ??? ### 4/5 — Great station with brilliant presenters *2026-06-16, version 55.8.0* Quality Shows coverage of sport ### 1/5 — Sign in every time *2026-06-12, version 55.7.1* App asks you to sign in every time it is opened and won’t let you save the details to your phone. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not working outside of UK *2026-07-24, version 55.8.2* Virgin stations now not working outside of UK- keeps says “not available in your territory “. Always used to. Talksport channels ok I guess no one reads these comments 🤷‍♂️ ### 1/5 — Average *2026-07-05, version 55.8.1* Talksport have too many average presenters ie Shaban and Gabby who both other nothing to the shows that they appear on I’ve now stopped listening ### 1/5 — Car crash *2026-06-29, version 55.8.1* I love talk sport but every time I use the app it crashes in the first minute and then I have to reopen it and then it’s ok - dire experience ### 1/5 — Forced updates *2026-06-27, version 55.8.1* Stop the forced updates. At least give the user a choice on when to apply. ### 1/5 — Over zealous entry *2026-06-20, version 55.8.1* Never used to have an issue with this app, always found it ideal for listening on the go. However, the last few times I’ve opened the app, it’s been like breaking into Fort Knox. Having to prove I’m human, how many bikes, cars, trains, traffic lights etc. It’s gotten to the point where I’ve deleted it. It’s a radio station, not online banking. ### 1/5 — Do you like adverts? *2026-06-18, version 55.8.1* I just listened for an hour and timed it. 23 minutes of radio and 37 minutes of adverts. Get can, cer ### 1/5 — Stop with the long ad please *2026-06-17, version 55.8.0* If the stream is not available in my country, don’t wait to tell me after five minutes of ads 😡 and if the stream is available, don’t make me listen to the same silly ad for five minutes as well 🫩 ### 1/5 — Update Issues *2026-06-17, version 55.8.0* Just updated a few days ago. Now asks for sign in each time which is annoying, plus the “watch live” service no longer works (for me). Why do these updates always make the experience worse. Plus I’m sick of all the betting ads. ### 1/5 — Not working outside of UK *2026-06-17, version 55.8.0* Virgin stations now not working outside of UK- keeps says “not available in your territory “. Always used to. Talksport channels ok ### 1/5 — BH *2026-06-16, version 55.8.0* You can only watch by login in and signing up ….. They are tracking you and your personal information 👎🏻 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2026-07-26, version 55.8.2* Listen all day every day team at talk sport amazing Simon is amazing his one line commentary brilliant . Love it ### 5/5 — Thanks *2026-07-20, version 55.8.2* You guys are magic thanks so much you’re always there for me xx ### 5/5 — O’Hara *2026-07-15, version 55.8.1* Total passion ### 5/5 — The Sports Radio Channel *2026-07-09, version 55.8.1* Can’t speak highly enough of TalkSport, it gives you all you need as an avid sports fan. Live coverage- expert punditry - thoughtful incisive discussions and there is still room in the schedule for plenty of entertaining and funny moments. It’s my go to channel that gets me through the rigours of the day and night. Thank you TalkSport! ### 5/5 — Sports Bliss *2026-07-03, version 55.8.1* The app allows me to listen in Canada when I want to. White & Jordan are truly superb….lightning in a bottle!! Cheers, Craig. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2026-07-02, version 55.8.1* Excellent coverage pro people great guys completely beat any of the commentators on the TV ### 5/5 — My go too station *2026-07-01, version 55.8.1* Listen all day long. Love it ### 5/5 — Opinions *2026-06-27, version 55.8.1* Love talk sport allowing football fans to have their opinions combining with a sense of humour ☝️❤️🙏⚽️ ### 5/5 — Abonglohor *2026-06-22, version 55.8.1* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 5/5 — Feisty and Informative *2026-06-11, version 55.7.1* Nutcases every one of them. But true Professional Chaps --- *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 2026-08-26.*