BCCI vs Fanith
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCCI
Stay connected with the Indian Men and Women Cricket Teams. Get live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, match highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Access schedules, breaking news, player profiles, and domestic circuit updates.
- Live Scores & Ball by Ball Commentary
- Match Highlights
- Exclusive Player Interviews
- Upcoming Fixtures Schedules
- Breaking News & Updates
- Player Profiles & Stats
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The official BCCI app and home to the Indian Cricket Team! For our fans from across different cities, the BCCI app helps you to stay connected with the Men and Women Indian Cricket Team. Stay informed with all the matches and developments from the Domestic circuit. Key Features - Live Scores and Ball by Ball Commentary - Match Highlights including Wickets, Fours and Sixes - Exclusive Player Interviews, Press Conferences and Behind the Scenes - Schedules of upcoming fixtures - Breaking News and Updates- Latest Rankings, Stats and Records - In Depth Player Profiles Don’t miss any of the action and download the official BCCI app today!
Fanith
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Join the ultimate cricket fan tribe! Fanith is India's #1 fan engagement app for IPL 2026 — live scores, fan chat rooms, badges & leaderboards all in one place. THE ULTIMATE FAN ENGAGEMENT DESTINATION Experience cricket like never before. From live IPL match chat rooms to deep-dive player stats, Fanith brings the stadium energy directly to your phone. KEY FEATURES: • LIVE FAN ROOMS: Join dedicated IPL match chat rooms. Engage with live score tickers, flash polls, trivia and fan reactions in real time. • FANDOM & GAMIFICATION: Earn 'First Shout' badges, climb daily and overall leaderboards and showcase your fan status on your public profile. • FANPEDIA & TEAMPEDIA: Access comprehensive cricket stats for IPL teams and players. Share fan media and follow player public profiles. • SUPPORT YOUR TRIBE: Join your IPL team's FanTribe, contribute to the collective score and see who the top contributors are this season. • FANBOARD: Browse trending fan posts, follow your favourite fans and engage with the cricket community beyond match days. • PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE: Customize your feed by choosing your favourite IPL teams and get a tailored home screen just for you. • LIVE SCORE TICKER: Never miss a ball — live IPL match scores update in real time throughout the app. WHY FANITH? • Only app with dedicated live IPL Fan Rooms for every match • Earn badges and climb leaderboards as a true cricket fan • Connect with millions of cricket fans across India • Free to download and use Download Fanith now and join India's most passionate cricket fan community for IPL 2026!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fanith at 15.1 against BCCI's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BCCI ships an update every 2 weeks, Fanith every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCCI | Fanith |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (625 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 625 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THE BOARD OF CONTROL FOR CRICKET IN INDIA | MeeDee Digital Labs Private Limited |
Bugs and requests
BCCI
Reported bugs
8 issues- Only showing Indian matches, missing other countries
- No dates for fixtures
- Not able to see upcoming matches schedule with dates and timing
- Time zone not reflecting, showing only IST
- Match time countdown is incorrect in different time zones
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- Settings feature to select international/domestic men's and women's cricket is a dummy feature
- Batsmen's names missing from scorecard
- Unable to customize notifications
Requested features
9 requests- Add shopping of official ticketing, sports gear and tourism partner
- Add search bar in videos section
- Add support for Chromecast
- Add women's cricket statistics
- Add option to switch between BCCI and IPL
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- Add day details for test matches
- Add player rankings
- Add player background information
- Update player statistics and information
Fanith
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BCCI
No in-app purchases
Fanith
No in-app purchases
