# NetballConnect vs Play AFL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play AFL at 65% against NetballConnect's 19%. Play AFL also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Play AFL holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play AFL has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of NetballConnect's written reviews are positive against 65% of Play AFL's.

NetballConnect ships an update every 6 weeks, Play AFL fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetballConnect | Play AFL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netballconnect/id1456225408/reviews) | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-afl/id6449444200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 102 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [World Sport Action Pty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466909861) | [PlayHQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689147242) |

## What reviewers say

### NetballConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netballconnect/id1456225408)

Follow live netball games with real-time scores, game times, and court locations. Receive updates on draws, ladders, and important news from organizers. Seamlessly integrates with sports platforms for score and attendance tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time game scores, Live game time and court location, Draw and ladder updates, Notifications and news from organizers, Integration with sport administration platforms, Automated game timer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 NetballConnect free?

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

### Is Play AFL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NetballConnect or Play AFL?

Play AFL is rated higher. NetballConnect averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Play AFL averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do NetballConnect or Play AFL have ads?

Neither NetballConnect nor Play AFL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NetballConnect or Play AFL?

NetballConnect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Play AFL fortnightly. Most recently, NetballConnect was updated on October 26, 2026 and Play AFL on October 29, 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.*