# talkSPORT vs The Celtic Way

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Celtic Way at 100% against talkSPORT's 50%. The Celtic Way also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). talkSPORT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Celtic Way sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. talkSPORT asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Celtic Way holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: talkSPORT has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of talkSPORT's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Celtic Way's.

talkSPORT ships an update every 2 weeks, The Celtic Way every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | talkSPORT | The Celtic Way |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talksport/id373079007/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-celtic-way/id6449745313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 84 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [News Corp UK & Ireland Limted](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399081549) | [Newsquest](https://appshunter.io/developer/504547133) |

## What reviewers say

### talkSPORT

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

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:** 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


### The Celtic Way

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-celtic-way/id6449745313)

Stay updated with all the latest Celtic FC news, exclusive interviews, and match analysis. Get breaking team news, press conferences, and podcasts from expert journalists. Enjoy an ad-free reading experience with detailed insights into the club's season.

**Highlights:** Breaking team news, Exclusive interviews, Match reports, Detailed analysis, Press conferences, Podcasts, Ad-free reading

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is talkSPORT free?

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

### Is The Celtic Way free?

The Celtic Way is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, talkSPORT or The Celtic Way?

The Celtic Way is rated higher. talkSPORT averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while The Celtic Way averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do talkSPORT or The Celtic Way have ads?

talkSPORT shows ads; The Celtic Way does not.

### Which is updated more often, talkSPORT or The Celtic Way?

talkSPORT ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Celtic Way every 4 months. Most recently, talkSPORT was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Celtic Way on November 3, 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.*