# Watch NRL vs Flowstate

Watch NRL and Flowstate both sit at 2.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Flowstate's written reviews are positive against 17% of Watch NRL's. Flowstate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Watch NRL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (52 vs 3). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flowstate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Watch NRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flowstate holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch NRL has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Watch NRL's written reviews are positive against 83% of Flowstate's.

Watch NRL ships an update every 4 months, Flowstate fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch NRL | Flowstate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-nrl/id1335875588/reviews) | **[2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstate/id6449203491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fox Sports Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402632358) | [Flowstate Zone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688090747) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch NRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-nrl/id1335875588)

Stream all Australian Rugby League matches live and on-demand outside of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Enjoy full seasons, including the NRL Telstra Premiership and State of Origin, with no ad-breaks during play. Download matches for offline viewing and watch on your TV.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand match streaming, No ad-breaks during play, Full match replays, Offline viewing downloads, Pause and rewind live games, TV casting via Airplay/Chromecast

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for watching NRL overseas
- 👍 Fantastic coverage of NRL games and shows
- 💡 Ability to download games for offline viewing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔧 Buggy and unreliable app performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription for poor quality
- 🤯 Terrible customer service and lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cast or stream to TV properly
- Playback issues with downloading and offline viewing
- Incorrect geolocation detection leading to content blocks

**Requested features**

- Add 15-second skip forward/backward buttons
- Improve video player controls and scrubbing
- Optimize app for larger screens and TV viewing
- Provide better spoiler protection for on-demand games


### Flowstate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstate/id6449203491)

Transform your iPhone into a dedicated surf camera. Automatically capture and clip your waves and maneuvers, then analyze your performance with AI-powered insights. Build a personal library of your best sessions and share highlights to accelerate your progression.

**Highlights:** AI wave and move detection, Automatic session clipping, Performance analytics, Personal surf library, Side-by-side session comparison, Coaching feedback

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flowstate Pro monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Flowstate Pro Annual Subscription | $109.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch NRL free?

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

### Is Flowstate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Watch NRL or Flowstate?

Flowstate is rated higher. Watch NRL averages 2.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Flowstate averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Watch NRL or Flowstate have ads?

Neither Watch NRL nor Flowstate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watch NRL or Flowstate?

Watch NRL ships an update every 4 months, and Flowstate fortnightly. Most recently, Watch NRL was updated on November 3, 2026 and Flowstate on November 3, 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.*