Comparison

talkSPORT vs The Hundred

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live sports radio streaming
  • Extensive sports news updates
  • Diverse sports podcast library
  • On-demand video content
  • Broadcast schedule viewer
Features
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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.

About

The Hundred

Access your match tickets, view live scores, and watch highlights from the summer's biggest cricket competition. Engage with the sport through augmented reality, personalized notifications, and interactive polls.

Highlights
  • Access and share digital tickets
  • Live scores and match highlights
  • Augmented reality player experiences
  • Personalized team and player notifications
  • Interactive polls and quizzes
  • Matchday decision-making features
Features
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The official app for The Hundred is here. With access to your tickets alongside the latest scores and highlights, it’s the best way to keep up to date this summer. The Hundred will provide an unforgettable experience for the whole family, bringing world-class sporting action and excitement and the app gives you an opportunity to get involved. Whether you’re attending a match this summer or following along at home here are some of the great features you’ll have access to with The Hundred app: As a ticket holder * Access to your tickets – all your tickets are in the app! Simply sign in ahead of your match-day to access them. * Quickly share tickets – Easily forward tickets to friends and family in your group ahead of match day. * Seat instructions – find your way to your seat by following the instructions in the app. For everyone * Buy tickets – book your place at upcoming games near you * Bring the game to life – our incredible Augmented Reality feature brings your favourite players into your front room (or wherever you’re watching). * Choose your favourites – pick your team and players and get even quicker access to the latest scores and personalised push notifications * Stay up to date - Get all the latest news and videos from The Hundred * Unmissable highlights – watch all the biggest moments from every single match of the competition. * Be entertained – play mini-games in the app whether you’re at the game or watching at home. * Get involved – take part in polls and quizzes during the match and see what other people are saying * Be heard – whether it’s deciding on the walk-out music or choosing the Match Hero, you can have your say. Get the app today and start the countdown!

Screenshots

talkSPORT4 screens
The Hundred4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Hundred at none against talkSPORT's shown. The Hundred also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). talkSPORT's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 50). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for talkSPORT against 4.7 for The Hundred. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: talkSPORT has 2.4K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of talkSPORT's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Hundred's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

talkSPORT ships an update every 11 days, The Hundred every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
talkSPORT versus The Hundred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertalkSPORTThe Hundred
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better4.7 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews — better47.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better50
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNews Corp UK & Ireland LimitedEngland and Wales Cricket Board Ltd

Customer experience

talkSPORT

All ratings2,386 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews586 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative42.2%

The Hundred

All ratings49 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative46.4%

User reviews

talkSPORT

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What 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

The Hundred

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent app for following The Hundred
  • 💡 Great way to access tickets and information
  • 🎉 Fantastic fan engagement features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and layout
  • 🤯 Difficult to find basic information
  • 🙄 Excessive notifications

Bugs and requests

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

The Hundred

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fantasy game not updating properly
  • Ticket redemption issues
  • Login problems and account lockouts
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve scorecard and match data presentation
  • Add more team and player information
  • Optimize app for larger screens like tablets
  • Provide better weather/delay updates

In-app purchases

None

talkSPORT

No in-app purchases

None

The Hundred

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is talkSPORT free?
talkSPORT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Hundred free?
The Hundred is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, talkSPORT or The Hundred?
talkSPORT is rated higher. talkSPORT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while The Hundred averages 4.7 from 50 ratings.
Do talkSPORT or The Hundred have ads?
talkSPORT shows ads; The Hundred does not.
Which is updated more often, talkSPORT or The Hundred?
talkSPORT ships an update every 11 days, and The Hundred every 3 weeks. Most recently, talkSPORT was updated on September 22, 2026 and The Hundred on September 20, 2026.

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