# YES Network vs Down The Middle

The clearest difference is rating: Down The Middle at 5.0 against YES Network's 3.9. Down The Middle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). YES Network's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YES Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Down The Middle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Down The Middle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YES Network has 6.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YES Network ships an update every 3 weeks, Down The Middle daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YES Network | Down The Middle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yes-network/id1543948562/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-the-middle/id6783389659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 86 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YANKEES ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS NETWORK, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543948564) | [Ryan Cantrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783389661) |

## What reviewers say

### YES Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yes-network/id1543948562)

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.

**Highlights:** Live game streaming, Original shows, Video on demand, Game replays, Real-time stats, Predictor game, Rewards program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YES Network | $24.99 | per month |
| YES Network | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable streaming
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go viewing
- 🤩 Great for diehard fans
- ⭐ Impressive feature set

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔁 Constant need to re-login
- 🔍 Buggy interface and UX issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Frustrating streaming quality

**Reported bugs**

- Streaming cuts out during commercials
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Inconsistent login/authentication process
- Delayed live game feeds

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Ability to hide distracting overlays
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Better integration with TV providers
- Offline viewing/download options


### Down The Middle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-the-middle/id6783389659)

This golf app provides a more accurate handicap by using every round played, not just the best ones. It offers detailed analytics and allows users to track friends' progress. The app updates handicaps instantly after each round is posted.

**Highlights:** Truer golf handicap calculation, Track every round played, Instant handicap updates, Detailed round analytics, Follow friends' progress, Database of 40,000+ courses

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Membership | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YES Network free?

YES Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Down The Middle free?

Down The Middle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YES Network or Down The Middle?

Down The Middle is rated higher. YES Network averages 3.9 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Down The Middle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do YES Network or Down The Middle have ads?

YES Network shows ads; Down The Middle does not.

### Which is updated more often, YES Network or Down The Middle?

YES Network ships an update every 3 weeks, and Down The Middle daily. Most recently, YES Network was updated on November 7, 2026 and Down The Middle on November 5, 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.*