# NFL vs Tradewinds (TWSC)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tradewinds (TWSC) at 100% against NFL's 19%. Tradewinds (TWSC) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). NFL's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (412K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Tradewinds (TWSC) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NFL has 412K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of NFL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tradewinds (TWSC)'s.

NFL ships an update weekly, Tradewinds (TWSC) every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFL | Tradewinds (TWSC) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (412K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfl/id389781154/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tradewinds-twsc/id571611358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **412K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 246 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NFL Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/389781157) | [Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571611361) |

## What reviewers say

### NFL

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Sports, #53 Top Free · Sports, #153 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Stay connected to the NFL season with live scores, highlights, breaking news, and analysis. Stream live games, listen to audio broadcasts, and access exclusive content with premium subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Live scoring and in-game highlights, Breaking news and insider analysis, Stream live out-of-market preseason games, Stream live local and primetime regular season games, Listen to live game audio, Watch NFL RedZone and game replays, Access player and team performance stats

**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


### Tradewinds (TWSC)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tradewinds-twsc/id571611358)

Master sailing fundamentals with this comprehensive resource. Access sailing news, lore, local conditions, and learning materials. Members can manage reservations, view certifications, and connect with other sailors.

**Highlights:** Sailing news and lore, Local conditions and traffic updates, Learning resources, Course and event schedules, Member login for boat availability, Charter reservation management, Certification and membership viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFL free?

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

### Is Tradewinds (TWSC) free?

Tradewinds (TWSC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFL or Tradewinds (TWSC)?

Tradewinds (TWSC) is rated higher. NFL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 412K ratings, while Tradewinds (TWSC) averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NFL or Tradewinds (TWSC) have ads?

NFL shows ads; Tradewinds (TWSC) does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFL or Tradewinds (TWSC)?

NFL ships an update weekly, and Tradewinds (TWSC) every 27 months. Most recently, NFL was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tradewinds (TWSC) on October 7, 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.*