Comparison

AFLW Official App vs SANFL Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

AFLW Official App

Follow every game of the AFLW Competition with live scores, instant alerts, and on-demand replays. Stay updated with breaking news, expert summaries, and detailed player and team stats. Enjoy a personalized experience with saved preferences and curated content.

Highlights
  • Live match updates
  • Instant alerts
  • On-demand match replays
  • Breaking news and expert summaries
  • Detailed player and team stats
  • Personalized content for favorite teams
Features
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AFLW is back! You can now discover AFLW, plan your game experience and follow every game of the AFLW Competition on the AFLW Official app. The app has undergone a major refresh this season, and AFLW fans can look forward to an optimised homepage featuring live match cards, vertical stories and video clips, stats leaders, and curated content based on their favourite team. The upgraded match centre brings improved navigation, team lists, and enhanced match coverage, including vertical match stories and support for live activities. The app also now supports multiple competitions such as the VFLW, along with refreshed video and news sections, expanded player and team stats, and a more intuitive ladder experience providing deeper access to the game. Logged-in users with an AFL iD account will also enjoy a more personalised experience, with saved preferences and tailored Favourite team content carried across platforms. Key Features include: SCORES: • Live Match Updates: Follow every game in real-time with comprehensive coverage through the Live Match Centre. • Instant Alerts: Get timely notifications for team announcements, match starts, and breaking news. • Listen Live: Listen to live radio commentary for AFLW matches from stations across the country . HIGHLIGHTS: • On-Demand Replays: Watch full match replays quarter-by-quarter. • Shows: Dive into special event coverage, panel shows, and more, all year round. • Top Plays and Moments: Relive the most memorable goals, marks, and plays from each round in curated highlight reels, including Vertical Stories & Clips NEWS: • Breaking News: Stay informed with the latest updates and inside stories. • Expert Summaries: Read match previews and reviews by dedicated AFLW journalists. • Event Coverage: Get comprehensive insights into major events like the AFLW Awards, Trade Period, and the Draft. STATS: Detailed Statistics: follow the key stats for clubs and players throughout the season.

About

SANFL Now

Stream all South Australian football matches live and on-demand, including league, women's, reserves, and junior competitions. Access exclusive historical games and behind-the-scenes content. Subscriptions support local clubs.

Highlights
  • Live match streaming
  • On-demand game replays
  • Exclusive historical matches
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Multiple league coverage
Features
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Welcome to SANFL Now - the home for streaming all things footy in SA. Jump straight into the action and watch every SANFL Match both live and on-demand, including: • Hostplus SANFL League • Hostplus SANFL Women's League • SANFL Reserves • U18 Torrens University Cup • U16 Torrens University Cup Also featuring exclusive content including historic matches and behind the scenes features that keep you coming back. Revenue generated from subscriptions to SANFL Now is shared between the 8 SANFL Member Clubs. To access all features and content you can subscribe to SANFL Now on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.sanflnow.com.au/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.sanflnow.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

AFLW Official App4 screens
SANFL Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AFLW Official App at 70% against SANFL Now's 24%. AFLW Official App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (122 vs 2). SANFL Now's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SANFL Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AFLW Official App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SANFL Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AFLW Official App has 122 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of AFLW Official App's written reviews are positive against 24% of SANFL Now's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AFLW Official App ships an update every 5 weeks, SANFL Now every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AFLW Official App versus SANFL Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAFLW Official AppSANFL Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (122 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better24.4% of reviews
Number of ratings122 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelstra LimitedSouth Australian National Football League Inc.

Customer experience

AFLW Official App

All ratings122 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative22.5%

SANFL Now

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative70.7%

In-app purchases

None

AFLW Official App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SANFL Now

Subscriptions2
  • SANFL Now Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SANFL Now Yearly7 Days trial$89.001 Year

Questions

Is AFLW Official App free?
AFLW Official App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SANFL Now free?
SANFL Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AFLW Official App or SANFL Now?
SANFL Now is rated higher. AFLW Official App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while SANFL Now averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AFLW Official App or SANFL Now have ads?
Neither AFLW Official App nor SANFL Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AFLW Official App or SANFL Now?
AFLW Official App ships an update every 5 weeks, and SANFL Now every 3 months. Most recently, AFLW Official App was updated on November 6, 2026 and SANFL Now on November 3, 2026.

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