Comparison

talkSPORT vs DR Coach

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

DR Coach

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DR Coach is your intelligent performance coaching companion, designed for professionals and active individuals who want to build a stronger, healthier and more resilient body through evidence-based training. FROM YOUR COACH: Developed by CIMSPA qualified personal trainer and performance coach Davide Roberto Giusepponi, this app brings intelligent, personalised training directly to your device.

Screenshots

talkSPORT4 screens
DR Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DR Coach at none against talkSPORT's shown. DR Coach also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
talkSPORT versus DR Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertalkSPORTDR Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNews Corp UK & Ireland LimtedMattia Grimaldi

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

DR Coach

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

talkSPORT

No in-app purchases

None

DR Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is talkSPORT free?
talkSPORT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DR Coach free?
DR Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do talkSPORT or DR Coach have ads?
talkSPORT shows ads; DR Coach does not.

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