# Dribl vs Play AFL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play AFL at 65% against Dribl's 15%. Play AFL also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). Dribl's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Dribl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play AFL has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Dribl's written reviews are positive against 65% of Play AFL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dribl ships an update every 4 weeks, Play AFL fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dribl | Play AFL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dribl/id1555038633/reviews)** | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-afl/id6449444200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 73 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dribl Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555038635) | [PlayHQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689147242) |

## What reviewers say

### Dribl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dribl/id1555038633)

This app aims to elevate grassroots football by providing a consistent and optimal experience for players and enthusiasts. It offers a growing ecosystem of capabilities designed to benefit the sport at all levels.

**Highlights:** Grassroots football ecosystem, Consistent game experience, Community-driven improvements, Elevates all levels of the game

**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 Dribl free?

Dribl 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, Dribl or Play AFL?

Dribl is rated higher. Dribl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Play AFL averages 4.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Dribl or Play AFL have ads?

Neither Dribl nor Play AFL shows ads.

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

Dribl ships an update every 4 weeks, and Play AFL fortnightly. Most recently, Dribl was updated on September 24, 2026 and Play AFL on September 26, 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.*