# FC «Zenit» vs Альфа

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FC «Zenit» at 77% against Альфа's 27%. FC «Zenit» also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (397 vs 26). Альфа's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

FC «Zenit» holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FC «Zenit» has 397 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of FC «Zenit»'s written reviews are positive against 27% of Альфа's.

FC «Zenit» ships an update every 5 weeks, Альфа every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FC «Zenit» | Альфа |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (397 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc-zenit/id437799033/reviews)** | [3.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id972560742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **397** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 166 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FC Zenit](https://appshunter.io/developer/604878043) | [RFPL, NP](https://appshunter.io/developer/972560741) |

## What reviewers say

### FC «Zenit»

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fc-zenit/id437799033)

Stay updated with the Russian champions! Get the latest news, player stats, match schedules, and exclusive content. Access a comprehensive Match Centre with live coverage and historical data. Store your game tickets securely within the app.

**Highlights:** Latest team news, Player statistics, Match fixtures and highlights, Match Centre with live coverage, Podcasts about the club, Digital ticket storage

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 Good for fans
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Unusable after updates
- 🐛 Text is small and unreadable
- 🐛 Registration issues

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working on iPhone XR
- Widget not working on iPhone 12 Pro
- App not launching since May 13th
- App crashes on startup
- Registration not working (code not sent)

**Requested features**

- Add tickets to wallet
- Add radio button for Zenit radio
- Add new players to youth squad
- English version of the app
- Add social sharing options (Twitter, Facebook)


### Альфа

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id972560742)

Stay updated with Russia's premier football league. Access match schedules, standings, live results, news, photos, videos, and detailed team and player statistics.

**Highlights:** Match calendar, Tournament standings, Live results and events, Premier League news, Photos and videos, Team and player statistics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FC «Zenit» free?

FC «Zenit» is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Альфа free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FC «Zenit» or Альфа?

FC «Zenit» is rated higher. FC «Zenit» averages 4.9 out of 5 from 397 ratings, while Альфа averages 3.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do FC «Zenit» or Альфа have ads?

Neither FC «Zenit» nor Альфа shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FC «Zenit» or Альфа?

FC «Zenit» ships an update every 5 weeks, and Альфа every 3 weeks. Most recently, FC «Zenit» was updated on October 26, 2026 and Альфа on October 26, 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.*