Comparison

AFN Now vs Wylde Style Network

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

Head to head
About

AFN Now

Access American news, information, and entertainment programming from the American Forces Network. This app provides authorized users stationed overseas with an internet-based alternative to satellite delivery for enjoying AFN content.

Highlights
  • American news and information
  • Entertainment programming
  • For overseas US military families
  • Internet-based streaming
  • Alternative to satellite delivery
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AFN Now delivers top-rated American news, information, and entertainment programming to Defense Department employees and their immediate family members stationed with them outside of the United States, its territories and possessions. It provides the authorized audience with another way to enjoy AFN programming, that is also delivered by satellite to the worldwide audience, by using a device connected to the internet.

About

Wylde Style Network

Access a variety of combat sports content, including MMA, Muay Thai, and boxing. Enjoy comedy, podcasts, and music from the Wylde Style Network. This app offers a diverse entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • MMA content
  • Muay Thai coverage
  • Boxing matches
  • Comedy shows
  • Podcasts
  • Music selection
Features
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MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, Combat sports, comedy, podcasts and music & more from the Wylde Style Network in Manassas, Virginia. Developer: DMV TV - Hassan & Kenny

Screenshots

AFN Now4 screens
Wylde Style Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wylde Style Network at 5.0 against AFN Now's 1.4. AFN Now's advantage is ratings volume (578 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Wylde Style Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AFN Now has 578 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AFN Now ships an update every 3 months, Wylde Style Network every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AFN Now versus Wylde Style Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAFN NowWylde Style Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (578 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings578 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDefense Media ActivitySalisbury & Associates LLC

Customer experience

AFN Now

All ratings559 ratings
Positive7.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative90.3%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive4.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative92.1%

Wylde Style Network

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

Bugs and requests

AFN Now

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank screens and content not loading
  • Constant log-outs and session limit issues
  • Incompatibility with overseas locations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand content beyond just sports
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Add Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • Provide better playback controls

Wylde Style Network

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AFN Now

No in-app purchases

None

Wylde Style Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AFN Now free?
AFN Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wylde Style Network free?
Wylde Style Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AFN Now or Wylde Style Network?
Wylde Style Network is rated higher. AFN Now averages 1.4 out of 5 from 578 ratings, while Wylde Style Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AFN Now or Wylde Style Network have ads?
Neither AFN Now nor Wylde Style Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AFN Now or Wylde Style Network?
AFN Now ships an update every 3 months, and Wylde Style Network every 6 weeks. Most recently, AFN Now was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wylde Style Network on October 30, 2026.

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