# Parramatta Eels vs Watch AFL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parramatta Eels at 69% against Watch AFL's 11%. Parramatta Eels also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Watch AFL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Parramatta Eels ships an update every 5 weeks, Watch AFL every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parramatta Eels | Watch AFL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.3 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-afl/id1192125380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **88** |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 10.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Rugby League Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/436086507) | [Fox Sports Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402632358) |

## What reviewers say

### Parramatta Eels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parramatta-eels/id435059538)

Stay connected with your favorite rugby league team. Get breaking news, live scores, in-depth stats, and exclusive video highlights. Access full team lists and comprehensive match coverage to never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Breaking news, Live scores, Player and match stats, Match highlights, Full team lists, Game day information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great notifications for tries/conversions
- 👍 Good for news and injuries
- 👍 Love the app as a fan
- 👍 Can watch games and be a member
- 👍 Updates on latest news

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy sign-in screen
- 🐛 Players don't care (off-app issue)
- 🐛 Buttons don't fit on screen
- 🐛 Cannot get the site/app to update
- 🐛 Going in circles to update

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in screen shows fan image, unclickable
- Buttons do not fit on screen on iPhone/iPad
- App requires update but App Store shows 'Open'
- App crashes on opening
- App crashes after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Add games to calendar
- More wallpapers for iPhone
- Larger buttons for fat fingers
- Schedule of upcoming games
- Starting line up during game


### Watch AFL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-afl/id1192125380)

Stream every Australian Football League match live and on-demand, with no ad breaks during play. Enjoy full match replays, downloadable content for offline viewing, and integrated commentary and news. Watch your way with pause, rewind, and spoiler-free options.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand match streaming, No ad-breaks during live play, Instant full match replays, Download matches for offline viewing, Pause and rewind live games, Spoiler-free viewing options, FOX FOOTY commentary and news

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent streaming quality
- 📺 Ability to watch Fox Footy shows
- 🔍 Option to hide scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Spoilers in score/highlights
- 🔍 Inability to control playback (rewind/fast-forward)
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Unreliable streaming/connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Inconsistent video quality
- Playback issues (freezing, jumping back in time)

**Requested features**

- Download games for offline viewing
- Quarter-by-quarter viewing option
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Improved Chromecast/casting functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parramatta Eels free?

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

### Is Watch AFL free?

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

### Do Parramatta Eels or Watch AFL have ads?

Parramatta Eels shows ads; Watch AFL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parramatta Eels or Watch AFL?

Parramatta Eels ships an update every 5 weeks, and Watch AFL every 4 months. Most recently, Parramatta Eels was updated on September 18, 2026 and Watch AFL on September 29, 2026.

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