# Record vs A BOLA

The clearest difference is rating: A BOLA at 4.8 against Record's 2.7. A BOLA also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Record's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and A BOLA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A BOLA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Record's written reviews are positive against 67% of A BOLA's.

Record ships an update every 2 months, A BOLA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record | A BOLA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record/id438714223/reviews) | **[4.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-bola-edicao-digital/id669481997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cofina Media, SGPS, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428569026) | [Sociedade Vicra Desportiva, S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/669482000) |

## What reviewers say

### Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record/id438714223)

Stay updated with live scores, rankings, and news from your favorite clubs and competitions. This app offers a renewed, intuitive interface and personalized content selection for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Live scores and rankings, Personalized content selection, Intuitive navigation, iPad compatibility, Comment sections, Real-time updates

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Premium Mensal | $3.49 | per month |
| Record Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Record | $6.49 | per month |
| Record Premium | $7.49 | per month |
| Record Premium | $21.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Record | $37.99 | per 6 months |
| Record Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Record | $55.99 | per year |
| Record Premium | $64.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for following Portuguese football
- 👍 Keeps users informed abroad
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Provides live scores

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is horrible
- 🐛 Little content for subscribers
- 🐛 Digital edition not opening
- 🐛 Missing corresponding images
- 🐛 Ads block notification access

**Reported bugs**

- Digital edition not opening
- Missing corresponding images
- Ads block notification access
- News themes not updating
- Player ratings not working

**Requested features**

- Upgrade the app
- Fix bugs
- More content for subscribers
- Show ads only within news articles
- Limit ads


### A BOLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-bola-edicao-digital/id669481997)

Access comprehensive sports news and updates from a leading sports publication. Enjoy a digital reading experience enriched with videos and additional content, tailored to your favorite clubs and sports.

**Highlights:** Digital newspaper edition, Enriched with videos and photos, Follow favorite clubs and sports, Personalized content, Monthly and annual subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A BOLA Edição Digital | $5.99 | per month |
| A BOLA Edição Digital | $51.99 | per year |
| AUTOFOCO EDIÇÃO DIGITAL | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Record free?

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

### Is A BOLA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Record or A BOLA?

A BOLA is rated higher. Record averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while A BOLA averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.

### Do Record or A BOLA have ads?

Both Record and A BOLA show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Record or A BOLA?

Record ships an update every 2 months, and A BOLA every 4 months. Most recently, Record was updated on November 10, 2026 and A BOLA on November 11, 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.*