# Arseblog vs talkSPORT

Arseblog and talkSPORT both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of Arseblog's written reviews are positive against 50% of talkSPORT's. Arseblog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arseblog | talkSPORT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arseblog/id369606006/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talksport/id373079007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **96.1% of reviews** | 49.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 52 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YAG Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/760643915) | [News Corp UK & Ireland Limted](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399081549) |

## What reviewers say

### Arseblog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arseblog/id369606006)

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.

**Highlights:** Daily blogs and opinion pieces, Latest Arsenal news and transfer stories, Match reports and player ratings, Live match day blog, Arsenal podcast access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Best Arsenal blog/app
- 📚 Comprehensive Arsenal coverage
- 🤗 Funny and entertaining
- 🧠 Insightful and balanced analysis
- 🗣️ Excellent podcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Liveblog refresh issues
- Podcast playback problems
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize content/notifications
- Offline mode for blog and podcast
- Improved navigation and search functionality


### talkSPORT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talksport/id373079007)

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.

**Highlights:** Live sports radio streaming, Extensive sports news updates, Diverse sports podcast library, On-demand video content, Broadcast schedule viewer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Excellent sports coverage
- 📻 Great radio shows and commentary
- 👍 Convenient for listeners abroad
- 🎧 Seamless audio playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arseblog free?

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

### Is talkSPORT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arseblog or talkSPORT?

Arseblog is rated higher. Arseblog averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while talkSPORT averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Arseblog or talkSPORT have ads?

talkSPORT shows ads; Arseblog does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arseblog or talkSPORT?

Arseblog ships an update every 2 days, and talkSPORT every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arseblog was updated on October 23, 2026 and talkSPORT on October 23, 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.*