# FC Basel 1893 vs BVB

The clearest difference is ads: FC Basel 1893 at none against BVB's shown. FC Basel 1893 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). BVB's advantage is ratings volume (558 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 — 4.8 for FC Basel 1893 against 4.8 for BVB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BVB has 558 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of FC Basel 1893's written reviews are positive against 89% of BVB's.

FC Basel 1893 ships an update every 4 days, BVB fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FC Basel 1893 | BVB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc-basel-1893/id432489066/reviews) | [4.8 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb/id1506175875/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **558** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FC Basel 1893 AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/432489069) | [Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KG auf Aktien](https://appshunter.io/developer/905035439) |

## What reviewers say

### FC Basel 1893

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc-basel-1893/id432489066)

Stay up-to-date with all the latest news and information about FC Basel 1893. Get live match updates, team lineups, videos, statistics, and access FCB-TV directly on your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for news, Live match ticker, Team lineups and statistics, Match schedule, FCB-TV video access, Live streams

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BVB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bvb/id1506175875)

Stay connected with your favorite football club. Get the latest news, team information, match schedules, and live updates. Engage with mini-games and order food and drinks for stadium visits.

**Highlights:** Latest news and videos, Team and player statistics, Match schedules and results, Live match ticker and netradio, Predictive mini-games, Stadium food and drink ordering, Push notifications for highlights

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Informative and up-to-date
- 👍 Good overview and clear layout
- 👍 Great for following the team
- 👍 Provides lots of information
- 👍 Useful radio feature for listening on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently hangs or lags
- 🐛 Radio feature sometimes doesn't work
- 🐛 Difficult to find match schedule and table
- 🐛 Starting eleven not always visible
- 🐛 Excessive notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App hangs frequently
- BVB Radio hangs
- App doesn't let me update
- App stopped working on iPhone (black screen after splash)
- Excessive notifications displayed

**Requested features**

- Change goal sound
- Add more fun features like camera filters
- Improve navigation for match schedule and table
- Fix notification issue where unread notifications don't disappear
- Allow better visibility of starting eleven


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FC Basel 1893 free?

FC Basel 1893 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BVB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FC Basel 1893 or BVB?

FC Basel 1893 and BVB are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 558 ratings respectively.

### Do FC Basel 1893 or BVB have ads?

BVB shows ads; FC Basel 1893 does not.

### Which is updated more often, FC Basel 1893 or BVB?

FC Basel 1893 ships an update every 4 days, and BVB fortnightly. Most recently, FC Basel 1893 was updated on October 15, 2026 and BVB on October 13, 2026.

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