Comparison

Varsity Network vs Athelos

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Varsity Network

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
Currently charting
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Welcome to the Varsity Network, the ultimate app for college sports fans who crave the best in official team audio content. Whether you're on the go or relaxing at home, Varsity Network delivers the largest collection of live and on-demand audio broadcasts from your favorite college teams. With the free Varsity Network app, fans get access to key features: Vast Audio Library: Immerse yourself in an extensive selection of live game broadcasts, shows, and podcasts from hundreds of teams across various sports. Our comprehensive audio archive ensures you never miss a beat. Official Team Channels: Tune into official audio feeds for authentic commentary and insights directly from the source. Experience the game as if you were there with the most accurate and engaging audio content. Live Audio Streaming: Follow the action in real-time with high-quality audio streaming. Feel the excitement of live sports, no matter where you are. On-Demand Listening: Access past games, shows, and podcasts anytime you want. Our on-demand library allows you to catch up on missed moments or replay your favorite segments. NCAA Postseason: Official streaming partner of Westwood One’s coverage of March Madness, the College World Series and other NCAA Postseason events. Exclusive Original Content: Discover unique shows, behind-the-scenes interviews, and in-depth analyses that you won't find anywhere else. Our original content provides fresh perspectives and deeper insights into your favorite teams and sports. Varsity Network transforms your sports listening experience, bringing you closer to the action with every broadcast. Download the app today and enjoy the most comprehensive collection of official team audio content available. Get ready to listen and cheer like never before!

About

Athelos

This app centralizes competitive cheerleading season information for athletes, families, and gyms. Track skill progression, competition results, and manage schedules. Families can save memories and set goals, while gyms can manage athletes and communicate updates.

Highlights
  • Skill progression tracking
  • Competition results logging
  • Season calendar synchronization
  • Photo and memory saving
  • Goal setting and progress tracking
  • Athlete and roster management
  • Practice rep logging
Features
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Athelos keeps a competitive cheer athlete’s whole season in one place for the athlete, the family and the gym. FOR FAMILIES *Follow every skill as it moves from Learning to Competition Ready. *Track competition results, placements and scores, season after season. *Keep the season calendar in one place and sync it to your phone’s calendar. *Save photos and moments on your athlete’s journey, and choose exactly what you share and with whom. *Set season goals and track progress until achieved. *Easily create a season yearbook from everything you’ve already saved. FOR GYMS AND COACHES *Manage athletes, teams and rosters, and track skills for every athlete. *Log practice reps and skill evaluations right from the gym floor. *Record competition results once, and every family on the team sees them. *Send announcements, messages, and schedules to the families who need them. *Share real progress with families instead of guesswork. PRIVATE BY DESIGN *Each guardian’s own photos, notes and goals stay theirs. Nothing is shared with another guardian or the gym unless you choose to share it. *No ads. We never sell your data. *Photo locations are removed before anything is saved. *Athelos works even if your athlete’s gym isn’t using it yet. A family can start on their own to track milestones, scores, and memories. Questions? Visit app.athelos.net/support.

Screenshots

Varsity Network4 screens
Athelos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Athelos at 5.0 against Varsity Network's 3.0. Athelos also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Varsity Network's advantage is ratings volume (549 vs 2) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Athelos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Varsity Network has 549 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Varsity Network ships an update every 2 months, Athelos weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Varsity Network versus Athelos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVarsity NetworkAthelos
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (549 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings549 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#210 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLearfield Communications, Inc.Dogwood Ventures, LLC

Customer experience

Varsity Network

All ratings512 ratings
Positive43.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative51.2%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative66.7%

Athelos

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Varsity Network

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Athelos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Varsity Network

No in-app purchases

None

Athelos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Varsity Network free?
Varsity Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Athelos free?
Athelos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Varsity Network or Athelos?
Athelos is rated higher. Varsity Network averages 3.0 out of 5 from 549 ratings, while Athelos averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Varsity Network or Athelos have ads?
Varsity Network shows ads; Athelos does not.
Which is updated more often, Varsity Network or Athelos?
Varsity Network ships an update every 2 months, and Athelos weekly. Most recently, Varsity Network was updated on November 3, 2026 and Athelos on October 31, 2026.

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