# FC Cincinnati(MLS) vs Pbatsp

The clearest difference is ads: Pbatsp at none against FC Cincinnati(MLS)'s shown. Pbatsp also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). FC Cincinnati(MLS)'s advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FC Cincinnati(MLS) against 5.0 for Pbatsp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FC Cincinnati(MLS) has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of FC Cincinnati(MLS)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Pbatsp's.

FC Cincinnati(MLS) ships an update every 2 months, Pbatsp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FC Cincinnati(MLS) | Pbatsp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc-cincinnatimls/id1500434935/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbatsp/id6758024378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 140 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FUTBOL CLUB CINCINNATI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500434934) | [Vishal Koosuri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870389641) |

## What reviewers say

### FC Cincinnati(MLS)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc-cincinnatimls/id1500434935)

Stay connected with your favorite MLS team. Access match schedules, breaking news, and exclusive content. Manage your tickets and receive live updates directly from the club.

**Highlights:** Team news, videos, and photos, Match schedule and standings, Player statistics, Ticket purchasing and management, Live notifications for updates and contests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Provides comprehensive team information
- 💡 Helpful for game day experience
- 👍 Great app for FCC fans
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with news conference audio
- 🐛 Roster information not up-to-date
- 🐛 Inbox showing unread messages when none exist
- 🔒 Forced to enable push notifications on startup

**Reported bugs**

- Roster missing key player (Brenner)
- Schedule and results not updated in a timely manner

**Requested features**

- Add ability to subscribe to game schedule
- Improve player information (height, weight, foot preference)


### Pbatsp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbatsp/id6758024378)

Stay updated on pickleball court availability and live streams at Sawyer Point. Register for events, track your progress on the leaderboard, and manage your game history. Supports community and optional memberships.

**Highlights:** Real-time court status, Live stream viewing, Event registration, One-tap check-in, Leaderboard and skill assessment, Game history tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FC Cincinnati(MLS) free?

FC Cincinnati(MLS) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pbatsp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FC Cincinnati(MLS) or Pbatsp?

Pbatsp is rated higher. FC Cincinnati(MLS) averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Pbatsp averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FC Cincinnati(MLS) or Pbatsp have ads?

FC Cincinnati(MLS) shows ads; Pbatsp does not.

### Which is updated more often, FC Cincinnati(MLS) or Pbatsp?

FC Cincinnati(MLS) ships an update every 2 months, and Pbatsp every 3 weeks. Most recently, FC Cincinnati(MLS) was updated on June 8, 2026 and Pbatsp on September 14, 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.*