# SEN Radio vs Play AFL

The clearest difference is rating: SEN Radio at 4.7 against Play AFL's 4.2. SEN Radio also leads on ratings volume (132 vs 12). Play AFL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SEN Radio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Play AFL asks for nothing beyond the download.

SEN Radio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEN Radio has 132 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of SEN Radio's written reviews are positive against 65% of Play AFL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SEN Radio ships an update every 2 weeks, Play AFL fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEN Radio | Play AFL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sen-radio/id1147923999/reviews)** | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-afl/id6449444200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sports Entertainment Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731258050) | [PlayHQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689147242) |

## What reviewers say

### SEN Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sen-radio/id1147923999)

Stream live Australian sports radio stations, access horse racing tips, and catch up on podcasts. Stay updated with the latest sports news, watch video highlights, and compete in tipping games for prizes.

**Highlights:** Live sports radio streaming, Horse racing tips and coverage, Sports news updates, On-demand podcasts, Video highlights, Sports tipping competitions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SEN Expat Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| SEN Stadium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| SEN Expat Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| SEN Stadium Day Pass | $0.49 | one-time |
| SEN Expat One Week Pass | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great sports coverage
- 👍 Excellent commentary and analysis
- 🔊 Reliable audio quality
- 🌍 Accessible for international users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Frequent audio dropouts and connectivity issues
- 💬 Too many ads interrupting content
- 🗺️ Restricted access to main station in some regions
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience with app bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent audio sync with live TV
- Inability to continue listening from previous sessions
- Geolocation issues blocking access to content

**Requested features**

- On-demand game replays
- Improved podcast functionality
- Customizable notification settings
- Seamless integration with smart home devices


### Play AFL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-afl/id6449444200)

This app provides comprehensive information for community Australian Football leagues. Track fixtures, ladders, results, and player statistics for games running on PlayHQ. Easily favorite your preferred players, teams, and leagues for quick access to the action.

**Highlights:** Fixtures and schedules, League ladders, Game results, Player statistics, Favorite players and teams, League and club information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for tracking stats
- 👍 Convenient for checking games/fixtures
- 👍 Good for following teams/players
- 👍 Helpful for parents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Slow loading
- 🐛 Can't log in
- 🐛 Frozen app
- 🐛 Player profiles messed up

**Reported bugs**

- Can’t save in stages
- Game dates incorrect
- Can’t log in
- Email doesn’t stick
- App frozen

**Requested features**

- Link a child to two accounts
- Add schedule for ground on that day
- Search up a ground and see all games
- Nickname for saved teams
- Add fixtures calendars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEN Radio free?

SEN Radio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Play AFL free?

Play AFL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SEN Radio or Play AFL?

SEN Radio is rated higher. SEN Radio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Play AFL averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do SEN Radio or Play AFL have ads?

SEN Radio shows ads; Play AFL does not.

### Which is updated more often, SEN Radio or Play AFL?

SEN Radio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Play AFL fortnightly. Most recently, SEN Radio was updated on September 23, 2026 and Play AFL on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*