# Varsity Network vs Monroe Golf

The clearest difference is rating: Monroe Golf at 4.9 against Varsity Network's 3.0. Monroe Golf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Varsity Network's advantage is ratings volume (548 vs 17) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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.

Monroe Golf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Varsity Network has 548 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Varsity Network ships an update every 2 months, Monroe Golf every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Varsity Network | Monroe Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-network/id1574519982/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monroe-golf/id6468265773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **548** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Learfield Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/551780794) | [Chronogolf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199573035) |

## What reviewers say

### Varsity Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-network/id1574519982)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Access live and on-demand audio broadcasts for college sports teams. Enjoy official team channels, exclusive content, and real-time streaming for games and podcasts. Experience the excitement of college sports audio anywhere.

**Highlights:** Vast audio library of live broadcasts, shows, and podcasts, Official team audio channels, Live audio streaming, On-demand listening for past content, Exclusive original content, NCAA Postseason event coverage

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for college sports fans
- 🔥 Unlimited college sports broadcasts
- 🎉 Free service with no subscription fee
- 🔊 High-quality audio production
- 📡 Ability to listen to local radio broadcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Inability to get past advertisement screen
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing favorite teams
- 🔁 Issues with audio skipping and repeating
- 📵 App not working when screen is locked

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Freezing on advertisement screen
- Audio issues like skipping, repeating, and distortion
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices and OS versions
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add favorites/bookmarks to easily access preferred teams
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Provide more control over audio playback (pause, rewind, etc.)
- Optimize performance and reduce issues with advertisements
- Add support for background audio playback


### Monroe Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monroe-golf/id6468265773)

Experience a historic public golf course known for its mature trees, rolling hills, and challenging greens. Enjoy a full-service lounge, pro shop, and banquet facilities for events.

**Highlights:** 18-hole public golf course, Tree-guarded fairways, Rolling hills terrain, Water features, Full-service lounge & bar, Golf pro shop, Banquet hall facilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Varsity Network free?

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

### Is Monroe Golf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Varsity Network or Monroe Golf?

Monroe Golf is rated higher. Varsity Network averages 3.0 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while Monroe Golf averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Varsity Network or Monroe Golf have ads?

Varsity Network shows ads; Monroe Golf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Varsity Network or Monroe Golf?

Varsity Network ships an update every 2 months, and Monroe Golf every 4 months. Most recently, Varsity Network was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monroe Golf on October 15, 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.*