# AFL Live Official App vs Big Bash

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AFL Live Official App at 1.3K against Big Bash's 2. AFL Live Official App also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for AFL Live Official App against 4.5 for Big Bash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AFL Live Official App has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of AFL Live Official App's written reviews are positive against 40% of Big Bash's.

AFL Live Official App ships an update every 5 weeks, Big Bash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AFL Live Official App | Big Bash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afl-live-official-app/id415427158/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bash/id6467102836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telstra Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/327529523) | [Cricket Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/409739307) |

## What reviewers say

### AFL Live Official App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afl-live-official-app/id415427158)

Stream live AFL radio broadcasts for every match. Relive past games with on-demand replays from 2012 onwards. Access comprehensive player and match statistics, live scores, and the official ladder.

**Highlights:** Live radio broadcasts, On-demand match replays (2012+), Comprehensive match stats, Live scores and ladder, Player possession breakdowns, Telstra Tracker player performance data

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Comprehensive coverage of AFL
- 🔍 Detailed stats and player information
- 🔊 Reliable live audio broadcasts
- 🌍 Useful for international fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤦‍♀️ Too much AFLW content in AFL app
- 🙈 Difficult to find AFL-only content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI

**Reported bugs**

- Scores not updating in real-time
- Team logos not displaying correctly
- Inability to watch live games outside Australia
- Streaming issues and playback problems

**Requested features**

- Option to filter out AFLW content
- Ability to view previous season stats
- Full-screen video playback
- Customizable home screen and notifications
- Improved 'hide scores' feature


### Big Bash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bash/id6467102836)

Stay updated with the official app for the BBL and WBBL cricket leagues. Get live scores, in-depth stats, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and breaking news.

**Highlights:** Live scores, stats, ladders, and fixtures, Personalized team and player content, Exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, Video highlights and wicket replays, Breaking news and match reports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AFL Live Official App free?

AFL Live Official App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big Bash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AFL Live Official App or Big Bash?

AFL Live Official App is rated higher. AFL Live Official App averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Big Bash averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do AFL Live Official App or Big Bash have ads?

Neither AFL Live Official App nor Big Bash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AFL Live Official App or Big Bash?

AFL Live Official App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Big Bash monthly. Most recently, AFL Live Official App was updated on October 26, 2026 and Big Bash on October 27, 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.*