YES Network vs ESPN New York
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YES Network
Stream live New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets games 24/7 on all your devices. Access exclusive original shows, on-demand content, and game replays. Enhance your viewing with real-time stats and interactive games.
- Live game streaming
- Original shows
- Video on demand
- Game replays
- Real-time stats
- Predictor game
- Rewards program
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Watch New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets games live on the YES App with a YES subscription. Your YES App subscription includes: 1) Live stream of the YES Network 24/7 including Yankees and Nets games across all your devices. 2) Exclusive original shows, video on demand, and game replays. 3) Enhanced viewing experience with access to: - Live game play-by-play stats in real time - Pick-N-Play predictor game and prizes - YES Rewards program where you can earn points to redeem for prizes Please refer to Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ESPN New York
Experience live sports radio and engaging commentary from knowledgeable personalities. Stay connected to your favorite New York teams and major sporting events with this dedicated sports station.
- Live sports radio
- Team-specific coverage
- Expert commentary
- Major event broadcasts
- New York sports focus
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ESPN New York. Your City, Your Teams, Your Station. Seated at the intersection of life and sports, our knowledgeable and entertaining personalities take you through your day. They don’t just talk about the game … they’re in the game! It all goes down in the greatest sports city in the world. ESPN New York is your radio home of the Knicks, Rangers and NBA Finals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ESPN New York at 4.8 against YES Network's 3.9. ESPN New York also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (41% vs 10%). YES Network's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. YES Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. ESPN New York asks for nothing beyond the download.
ESPN New York holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of YES Network's written reviews are positive against 41% of ESPN New York's.
YES Network ships an update every 3 weeks, ESPN New York every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | YES Network | ESPN New York |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (6.7K ratings) | 4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 5.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | YANKEES ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS NETWORK, LLC | GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING LLC |
Customer experience
YES Network
ESPN New York
User reviews
YES Network
From 6.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable streaming
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go viewing
- 🤩 Great for diehard fans
- ⭐ Impressive feature set
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔁 Constant need to re-login
- 🔍 Buggy interface and UX issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Frustrating streaming quality
ESPN New York
From 5.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great app for NY sports
- 👍 Improving everyday
- 👍 Love the app
- 👍 Progressive streaming
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Garbage app
- 🐛 Ghost app
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Idle
Bugs and requests
YES Network
Reported bugs
4 issues- Streaming cuts out during commercials
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Inconsistent login/authentication process
- Delayed live game feeds
Requested features
5 requests- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Ability to hide distracting overlays
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Better integration with TV providers
- Offline viewing/download options
ESPN New York
Reported bugs
5 issues- Autoplay issue
- Audio goes on as soon as you open the app
- Can't access
- Can't listen to 98.7
- Plays out of sequence
Requested features
10 requests- Sleep timer
- Rewind option
- Display show name
- Ability to rewind/fast forward
- Ability to queue episodes
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- Auto play next episode in order
- Display episode upload date
- Favorites list
- Articles about NY sports teams
- Ability to play at higher speeds
In-app purchases
YES Network
- YES Network$24.991 Month
- YES Network$239.991 Year
ESPN New York
No in-app purchases
Questions
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