# Watch AFL vs Big Bash

The clearest difference is rating: Big Bash at 4.5 against Watch AFL's 2.3. Big Bash also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 11%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Watch AFL's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (87 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Big Bash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch AFL has 87 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Watch AFL's written reviews are positive against 40% of Big Bash's.

Watch AFL ships an update every 4 months, Big Bash monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch AFL | Big Bash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-afl/id1192125380/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bash/id6467102836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fox Sports Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402632358) | [Cricket Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/409739307) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch AFL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-afl/id1192125380)

Stream every Australian Football League match live and on-demand, with no ad breaks during play. Enjoy full match replays, downloadable content for offline viewing, and integrated commentary and news. Watch your way with pause, rewind, and spoiler-free options.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand match streaming, No ad-breaks during live play, Instant full match replays, Download matches for offline viewing, Pause and rewind live games, Spoiler-free viewing options, FOX FOOTY commentary and news

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent streaming quality
- 📺 Ability to watch Fox Footy shows
- 🔍 Option to hide scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Spoilers in score/highlights
- 🔍 Inability to control playback (rewind/fast-forward)
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Unreliable streaming/connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Inconsistent video quality
- Playback issues (freezing, jumping back in time)

**Requested features**

- Download games for offline viewing
- Quarter-by-quarter viewing option
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Improved Chromecast/casting functionality


### Big Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bash/id6467102836)

Stay updated with the official app for the BBL and WBBL cricket leagues. Get live scores, in-depth stats, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and breaking news.

**Highlights:** Live scores, stats, ladders, and fixtures, Personalized team and player content, Exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, Video highlights and wicket replays, Breaking news and match reports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch AFL free?

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

### Is Big Bash free?

Big Bash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Watch AFL or Big Bash?

Big Bash is rated higher. Watch AFL averages 2.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Big Bash averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Watch AFL or Big Bash have ads?

Neither Watch AFL nor Big Bash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watch AFL or Big Bash?

Watch AFL ships an update every 4 months, and Big Bash monthly. Most recently, Watch AFL was updated on September 23, 2026 and Big Bash on September 23, 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.*