# Varsity Network vs Athelos

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Varsity Network | Athelos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (549 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-network/id1574519982/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athelos/id6821102320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **549** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#210** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Learfield Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/551780794) | [Dogwood Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6821102322) |

## What reviewers say

### Varsity Network

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

**Currently charting:** #210 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


### Athelos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athelos/id6821102320)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*