# Official GAA vs Ultimate Rugby

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Official GAA at none against Ultimate Rugby's 4. Official GAA also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ultimate Rugby's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Rugby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Official GAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Official GAA ships an update monthly, Ultimate Rugby every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Official GAA | Ultimate Rugby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-rugby/id565995979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **102** |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **43.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 99 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GAA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326781980) | [Ultimate Rugby Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/565995982) |

## What reviewers say

### Official GAA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/official-gaa/id385794720)

Stay connected to Gaelic games with the official app. Get the latest news, fixtures, results, and video content for Football and Hurling. Access ticket information and receive personalized notifications.

**Highlights:** Latest GAA news and features, Fixtures, tables, and results, Video highlights and interviews, Match previews and reports, Ticket information and purchasing, Personalized notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great update to an old app
- 👍 Essential for GAA fans
- 👍 Handy for on-the-go updates
- 👍 Good for news and results
- 👍 Very clean and easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly crashes
- 🐛 App doesn't open
- 🐛 Videos won't load
- 🐛 Fixtures won't load
- 🐛 Outdated content

**Reported bugs**

- Fixtures page doesn't load
- Login, sign up or password reset link not working
- Fixtures and Results section just spins
- App won't open, just shows loading
- App crashes when gallery is accessed

**Requested features**

- Live scores during games
- Match info on television coverage
- Dedicated tab for buying tickets
- Option to download to calendar
- Make fixture and results more user friendly


### Ultimate Rugby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-rugby/id565995979)

Get comprehensive rugby coverage with live scores, in-depth analysis, and breaking news for all professional leagues and tournaments. Track your favorite teams and players with personalized feeds and detailed stats.

**Highlights:** Live scoring and play-by-play commentary, Extensive player and match statistics, World's largest player database, Coverage of all professional leagues and teams, Customizable push notifications, Personalized content feed, Match experience details and chat

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UR+ Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| UR Subscription + Introductory | $23.99 | per year |
| UR+ Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| UR+ Annual Sub-one day offer | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of rugby matches and leagues
- 📊 Detailed player and team profiles
- 📰 Extensive news and updates
- 🗓️ Convenient calendar integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricting access to basic information
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔁 Constant need to restore subscription
- 🤔 Confusing and cluttered user interface
- 📉 Declining quality and features over time

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate player and team information
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Persistent login and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Live match commentary and updates
- Customizable notifications and alerts
- Integration with other rugby apps and platforms
- Improved organization and search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Official GAA free?

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

### Is Ultimate Rugby free?

Ultimate Rugby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Official GAA or Ultimate Rugby have ads?

Ultimate Rugby shows ads; Official GAA does not.

### Which is updated more often, Official GAA or Ultimate Rugby?

Official GAA ships an update monthly, and Ultimate Rugby every 3 weeks. Most recently, Official GAA was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ultimate Rugby on October 29, 2026.

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