# NFL vs Houston Texans

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Houston Texans at none against NFL's 10. Houston Texans also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 19%). NFL's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (412K vs 829). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFL sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Houston Texans asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NFL against 4.5 for Houston Texans. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFL has 412K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of NFL's written reviews are positive against 47% of Houston Texans's.

NFL ships an update weekly, Houston Texans every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFL | Houston Texans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (412K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfl/id389781154/reviews) | **[4.5 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-texans/id462268766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **412K** | 829 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 247 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NFL Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/389781157) | [Houston NFL Holdings, LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/462268769) |

## What reviewers say

### NFL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfl/id389781154)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Sports, #28 Top Free · Sports, #71 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Stay updated with live scores, breaking news, and insider analysis for the NFL season. Stream live games, listen to audio broadcasts, and access exclusive content with subscription options.

**Highlights:** Live scoring and in-game highlights, Breaking news and insider analysis, Stream live local and primetime games, Listen to live game audio broadcasts, Access NFL Network and NFL RedZone, Full game replays and All-22 film

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NFL+ Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| NFL+ Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| NFL+ Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| NFL+ Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| NFL Game Pass 2019 | Free | one-time |
| NFL RedZone 2019 Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2020 NFL Game Pass | $49.99 | one-time |
| Season Plus Pass | $79.99 | one-time |
| NFL Game Pass 2017 Subscription | $99.99 | one-time |
| NFL Game Pass 2018 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for following NFL
- 🌎 Useful for international fans
- 📊 Provides good stats and information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔇 Inconsistent video/audio playback
- 💰 Expensive subscription with limited features
- 🔄 Automatic video playback is annoying

**Reported bugs**

- News section not working
- Subscription issues and login problems
- Streaming problems and black screens
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Allow casting to TV
- Improve game replay functionality
- Add more customization options
- Provide better score/stat tracking


### Houston Texans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/houston-texans/id462268766)

Access tickets, exclusive giveaways, and the latest news for your favorite NFL team. Enjoy personalized navigation for mobile ticketing and special offers for season ticket members, making every day feel like game day.

**Highlights:** Mobile ticketing, Exclusive giveaways, Custom app icons, Ticketmaster updates, Mobile ordering for concessions, Merch and concessions discounts for members

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredible app
- 🚀 Up-to-date and informative
- 💡 Great features and functionality
- 🤘 Perfect for Texans fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding information
- 💰 Paywall for game audio/video
- 🤯 Overwhelming and confusing UI

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Incorrect team logos and scores
- App crashes after updates

**Requested features**

- Add player stats
- Improve game streaming options
- Integrate with calendar for schedule


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFL free?

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

### Is Houston Texans free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NFL or Houston Texans?

Houston Texans is rated higher. NFL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 412K ratings, while Houston Texans averages 4.5 from 829 ratings.

### Do NFL or Houston Texans have ads?

Both NFL and Houston Texans show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NFL or Houston Texans?

NFL ships an update weekly, and Houston Texans every 3 months. Most recently, NFL was updated on November 6, 2026 and Houston Texans on November 6, 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.*