Arseblog vs talkSPORT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arseblog
Access daily blogs, opinion pieces, and news from an award-winning Arsenal fan website. Stay updated with match reports, player stats, transfer news, and listen to the original Arsenal podcast.
- Daily blogs and opinion pieces
- Latest Arsenal news and transfer stories
- Match reports and player ratings
- Live match day blog
- Arsenal podcast access
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The official app for the award winning Arseblog website. Read the daily blogs, opinion pieces, and columnists; get the latest news, match reports, stats, player ratings, transfer stories and more from Arseblog News; keep up to date with the team on match day with the live blog; and, of course, listen to the world famous Arsecast, the original Arsenal podcast. Follow the matches on our new Live Match section and read and download content offline.
talkSPORT
Listen to live sports radio, catch up on breaking news, and enjoy a wide range of sports podcasts. Explore video content and check the schedule for upcoming shows and games. Optimized for iOS 15 and above.
- Live sports radio streaming
- Extensive sports news updates
- Diverse sports podcast library
- On-demand video content
- Broadcast schedule viewer
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More Than Just Radio. This is Every Angle of Sport. The talkSPORT app has evolved. We've moved beyond the airwaves to bring you the ultimate all-in-one sports destination. Live commentary, unmissable debate, breaking news and exclusive video, all in one place. HEAR LIVE SPORT, ALL YEAR ROUND From the Premier League and EFL to the Champions League, WSL, Rugby Premiership, Super League, PDC Premier League Darts, IPL, and much more, talkSPORT keeps you close to the action across every sport, every season. WATCH LIVE FROM THE STUDIO Don't just listen. Step inside the studio and watch your favourite shows live and in-vision. See the drama unfold as our pundits, guests and callers go head-to-head, as it happens, in real time. SNACKABLE VERTICAL VIDEO Stay in the loop with our vertical video feed. Get the best bits, the biggest opinions and the funniest moments everyone's talking about. PERSONALISED FOR YOU Make the app your own. Follow your team to get a tailored experience, including custom alerts for goals, results and breaking news delivered straight to your lock screen. THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SPORTS VOICES Get unrivalled insight from the legends of sports broadcasting. Alan Brazil, Jeff Stelling, Ally McCoist and Simon Jordan lead a star-studded roster that brings you the sharpest analysis, the biggest debates and the most passionate opinions in sport every single day. YOUR DAILY SPORTS FEED Never miss a story. From transfer rumours and match previews to expert columns and tactical breakdowns, our enhanced article discovery keeps you ahead of the game across every sport you love. Download the talkSPORT app now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arseblog at 96% against talkSPORT's 50%. Arseblog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arseblog holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Arseblog's written reviews are positive against 50% of talkSPORT's.
Arseblog ships an update every 2 days, talkSPORT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arseblog | talkSPORT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (4.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (2.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.1% of reviews — better | 49.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | 2.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | YAG Media Ltd | News Corp UK & Ireland Limted |
Customer experience
Arseblog
talkSPORT
User reviews
Arseblog
From 4.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Best Arsenal blog/app
- 📚 Comprehensive Arsenal coverage
- 🤗 Funny and entertaining
- 🧠 Insightful and balanced analysis
- 🗣️ Excellent podcasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
- 📱 Small text size on some devices
- 🔄 Liveblog doesn't always refresh properly
- 🤖 Too much coverage of women's team for some users
talkSPORT
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔥 Excellent sports coverage
- 📻 Great radio shows and commentary
- 👍 Convenient for listeners abroad
- 🎧 Seamless audio playback
Room to improve
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💤 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔇 Excessive ads interrupting playback
- 🔒 Frustrating login/sign-in issues
- ⏱️ Unreliable live stream and playback controls
Bugs and requests
Arseblog
Reported bugs
3 issues- Liveblog refresh issues
- Podcast playback problems
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize content/notifications
- Offline mode for blog and podcast
- Improved navigation and search functionality
talkSPORT
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when switching between devices
- Playback frequently stops and requires restarting
- Outdated schedule information and incorrect show titles
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to listen to full shows on-demand
- Improved search and content discovery
- Support for background playback and locking device
- Customizable notifications and alerts
- Offline listening and caching of content
In-app purchases
Arseblog
No in-app purchases
talkSPORT
No in-app purchases
