talkSPORT vs The Hundred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | talkSPORT | The Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews — better | 47.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | News Corp UK & Ireland Limited | England and Wales Cricket Board Ltd |
Customer experience
talkSPORT
The Hundred
User reviews
talkSPORT
From 2.4K 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
The Hundred
From 50 App Store ratingsWhat 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
talkSPORT
No in-app purchases
The Hundred
No in-app purchases









