Comparison

FARPost vs TalkingPoints

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

Head to head
About

FARPost

Features
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We cover local and international football. Locally, we provide coverage on the Premier Soccer League (PSL), GladAfrica Championship (previously known as the National First Division), ABC Motsepe League, as well as the newly launched national Women’s League. FARPost will also delve into international football, giving updates on what’s happening on the world scene. Living up to our punchline, we will be “answering your football questions” daily to ensure you keep up with what’s happening in your sport of choice. FARPost prides itself in; - Breaking news. Usually, we are the first to inform you about player movements. - We keep close tabs in the coaching scene, thereby ensuring you are the first to find out who’s been shown the door or has been hired by a specific club. With FARPost, established just two years ago, you will have access to not only news, but also football statistics from around in the form of; - League logs - Fixtures - Results - Live scores - Live interviews - Top scorers - Follow your favourite player - Watch the best talent from South Africa through our scouting page - … and so much more Don’t miss out… download the app for free now!!!

About

TalkingPoints

This app delivers breaking sports news and expert analysis across a wide range of sports. Engage in real-time discussions with other fans and follow your favorite teams and athletes.

Highlights
  • Breaking sports news discovery
  • Expert commentary and analysis
  • Real-time fan discussions
  • Personalized team and sport following
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Wide range of sports covered
Features
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Build your own sports news experience by following the teams, players and sports you care about most. Read expert analysis, watch videos and join fan discussions as the biggest stories unfold across: Athletics Boxing Cricket Cycling Motorsport Football (Soccer) Golf Baseball MMA Motorcycle Racing Basketball American Football Ice Hockey Rugby League Tennis Wrestling And more! Keep up with all of the latest action on the go! DEBATE: TalkingPoints is a live, constantly updating news app where you can create your own feed from the topics you want to see. After downloading the app, you can join conversations about every news story, team, and individual, and even create your own debates. The app allows you to stay informed while joining the communities that matter most to you. Post your thoughts and have your say on global conversations. TalkingPoints is your front-row seat to the biggest sporting moments around the world. FOLLOW YOUR FAVOURITE TEAM: Add your favourite teams, sports and personalities to your home screen and jump straight into the news and conversations that matter most to you SET BREAKING NEWS ALERTS: Get alerts for stories about your favourite teams and sports tailored personally to you.

Screenshots

FARPost4 screens
TalkingPoints4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TalkingPoints at every 5 days against FARPost's monthly. TalkingPoints also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FARPost ships an update monthly, TalkingPoints every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FARPost versus TalkingPoints: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFARPostTalkingPoints
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperApplord(pty)ltdGRV Media Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

FARPost

No in-app purchases

None

TalkingPoints

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FARPost free?
FARPost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TalkingPoints free?
TalkingPoints is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FARPost or TalkingPoints have ads?
Neither FARPost nor TalkingPoints shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FARPost or TalkingPoints?
FARPost ships an update monthly, and TalkingPoints every 5 days. Most recently, FARPost was updated on October 1, 2026 and TalkingPoints on October 13, 2026.

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