# MLB vs Chicago Baseball Sox Edition

The clearest difference is rating: MLB at 4.7 against Chicago Baseball Sox Edition's 4.1. MLB also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 84 months) and ratings volume (956K vs 7). Chicago Baseball Sox Edition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MLB sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Chicago Baseball Sox Edition asks for nothing beyond the download.

MLB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLB has 956K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MLB ships an update every 9 days, Chicago Baseball Sox Edition every 84 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLB | Chicago Baseball Sox Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (956K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb/id493619333/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-baseball-sox-edition/id1233564762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **956K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 84 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 488 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MLB](https://appshunter.io/developer/281969992) | [Appness](https://appshunter.io/developer/417962908) |

## What reviewers say

### MLB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb/id493619333)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Sports, #15 Top Free · Sports, #118 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app provides live baseball video and audio, offering personalized programming and on-demand content. Subscribers gain access to out-of-market games, MLB Network, and extensive minor league coverage. Enjoy real-time highlights and game updates directly on your device.

**Highlights:** Live game video and audio streaming, Real-time highlights and alerts, Customizable news feed, Player position and batted ball tracking, Minor League Baseball game streaming, MLB Film Room video library

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MLB+ | $5.99 | per month |
| MLB+  with Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| MLB+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| MLB.TV Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| MLB.TV Monthly Trial | $29.99 | per month |
| MLB+ Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 2021 MLB.TV for T-Mobile | Free | one-time |
| 2023 MLB.TV Yearly | Free | one-time |
| 2024 MLB.TV Yearly | Free | one-time |
| 2026 MLB.TV Seasonal | Free | one-time |
| MLB.TV for T-Mobile Customers | Free | one-time |
| 2025 MLB.TV Yearly | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of MLB
- 🌎 Great for international fans
- 📊 Detailed stats and information
- 🎧 Ability to listen to radio broadcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📆 Confusing date/time display for international users
- 🔇 Audio issues and delays
- 🚫 Frustrating blackout restrictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription with too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Incorrect game dates and times
- Audio playback issues and delays
- Unreliable video streaming

**Requested features**

- Option to hide scores for spoiler-free viewing
- Improved navigation and UI
- Resume watching functionality for archived games
- Better support for older devices and iOS versions


### Chicago Baseball Sox Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-baseball-sox-edition/id1233564762)

An unofficial fan app for Chicago's baseball team, providing news, live scores, schedules, player stats, and MLB standings. Stay updated on all things related to the Chicago White Sox.

**Highlights:** Sox news and opinion, Live scores, Team schedule, Player stats, MLB standings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLB free?

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

### Is Chicago Baseball Sox Edition free?

Chicago Baseball Sox Edition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MLB or Chicago Baseball Sox Edition?

MLB is rated higher. MLB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 956K ratings, while Chicago Baseball Sox Edition averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do MLB or Chicago Baseball Sox Edition have ads?

Both MLB and Chicago Baseball Sox Edition show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MLB or Chicago Baseball Sox Edition?

MLB ships an update every 9 days, and Chicago Baseball Sox Edition every 84 months. Most recently, MLB was updated on October 28, 2026 and Chicago Baseball Sox Edition on October 24, 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.*