Comparison

talkSPORT vs myGrounds

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

Head to head
About

talkSPORT

Access live sports commentary, in-depth debates, breaking news, and exclusive video content from a wide range of sports. Personalize your experience with custom alerts and follow your favorite teams for tailored updates.

Highlights
  • Live sports commentary
  • In-vision studio shows
  • Vertical video feed
  • Personalized content and alerts
  • Expert sports analysis
  • Daily sports news feed
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

myGrounds

Discover and track football grounds worldwide, including historical data. Record your favorite matches, rate and review venues, and compare your groundhopping experiences with friends and other fans. This app serves as your ideal companion for away days.

Highlights
  • Global football ground database
  • Historic ground data
  • Match recording
  • Ground rating and reviews
  • Friend comparisons
  • Away day companion
Features
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We hold football grounds from across the globe, including historic ground data. Record your favourite matches and discover how your groundhopping compares with your friends and fellow football fans. Rate, review and save your favourite grounds and make myGrounds your perfect away day companion. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

talkSPORT4 screens
myGrounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: talkSPORT at none against myGrounds's 2. talkSPORT also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). myGrounds's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 50%). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. myGrounds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. talkSPORT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

talkSPORT ships an update every 2 weeks, myGrounds every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
talkSPORT versus myGrounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertalkSPORTmyGrounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple TViPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB55 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNews Corp UK & Ireland LimtedAndrew Brook

Customer experience

talkSPORT

All ratings2,466 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive49.8%
Neutral8.7%
Negative41.6%

myGrounds

Written reviews51 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.8%

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

myGrounds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

talkSPORT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

myGrounds

Subscriptions1
  • myGrounds Premium$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • myGrounds Premium$3.99

Questions

Is talkSPORT free?
talkSPORT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myGrounds free?
myGrounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do talkSPORT or myGrounds have ads?
talkSPORT shows ads; myGrounds does not.
Which is updated more often, talkSPORT or myGrounds?
talkSPORT ships an update every 2 weeks, and myGrounds every 6 weeks. Most recently, talkSPORT was updated on November 1, 2026 and myGrounds on October 20, 2026.

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