MLB vs YES Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MLB
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.
- 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
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The MLB App is the #1 destination for live baseball video and audio, directly on your iOS device. Watch and listen live or on-demand! -- Jump directly into your favorite team's live game from your home tab -- Customize and filter your News content for the headlines that interest you most -- Get real-time highlights and on-deck alerts for your followed players -- Follow the action of the game with real-time player positions and batted balls -- Live Activities support for game updates right on your lock screen WATCH & LISTEN, FREE -- The Watch experience has 24/7 personalized programming, curated content collections and the deepest baseball-on-demand video library anywhere -- Watch free in-game, real-time highlights for every game -- Watch select Minor League Baseball games -- MLB Film Room: Search millions of videos -- Picture-in-Picture streaming for live video and highlights -- Watch MLB Network programming (pay TV authentication required) SUBSCRIBERS GET MORE -- Access your The Official Site of Major League Baseball subscription to watch every out-of-market game -- Stream MLB Network 24/7 on the MLB app -- Listen to Home, Away and Spanish-language (where available) radio broadcasts live and on demand with MLB At Bat -- Watch 7,000+ Minor League Baseball games with MLB At Bat -- Universal audio support for MLB+ subscribers, accessible on iPhone, iPad and other supported smartphones and tablets Privacy Policy: MLB Privacy Policy | MLB.com Terms of Use: MLB.com Terms of Use | MLB.com © 2026 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights used herein are the property of the applicable MLB entity. All rights reserved.
YES Network
Stream live New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets games 24/7 on all your devices. Access exclusive original shows, on-demand content, and game replays. Enhance your viewing with real-time stats and interactive games.
- Live game streaming
- Original shows
- Video on demand
- Game replays
- Real-time stats
- Predictor game
- Rewards program
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Watch New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets games live on the YES App with a YES subscription. Your YES App subscription includes: 1) Live stream of the YES Network 24/7 including Yankees and Nets games across all your devices. 2) Exclusive original shows, video on demand, and game replays. 3) Enhanced viewing experience with access to: - Live game play-by-play stats in real time - Pick-N-Play predictor game and prizes - YES Rewards program where you can earn points to redeem for prizes Please refer to Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MLB at 4.7 against YES Network's 3.9. MLB also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 10%) and ratings volume (936K vs 6.7K). YES Network's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MLB sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and YES Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MLB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLB has 936K ratings behind it against 6.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MLB's written reviews are positive against 10% of YES Network's.
MLB ships an update every 2 weeks, YES Network every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MLB | YES Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (936K ratings) — better | 3.9 (6.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews — better | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 936K — better | 6.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 512 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Major League Baseball Advanced Media | YANKEES ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS NETWORK, LLC |
Customer experience
MLB
YES Network
User reviews
MLB
From 936K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of MLB
- 🌎 Great for international fans
- 📊 Detailed stats and information
- 🎧 Ability to listen to radio broadcasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 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
YES Network
From 6.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable streaming
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go viewing
- 🤩 Great for diehard fans
- ⭐ Impressive feature set
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔁 Constant need to re-login
- 🔍 Buggy interface and UX issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤯 Frustrating streaming quality
Bugs and requests
MLB
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Incorrect game dates and times
- Audio playback issues and delays
- Unreliable video streaming
Requested features
4 requests- 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
YES Network
Reported bugs
4 issues- Streaming cuts out during commercials
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Inconsistent login/authentication process
- Delayed live game feeds
Requested features
5 requests- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Ability to hide distracting overlays
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Better integration with TV providers
- Offline viewing/download options
In-app purchases
MLB
- MLB+$5.991 Month
- MLB+ with Trial7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- MLB+ Monthly$5.991 Month
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- MLB.TV Monthly$29.991 Month
- MLB.TV Monthly Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- MLB+ Annual$59.991 Year
- 2021 MLB.TV for T-MobileFree
- 2023 MLB.TV Yearly2 variantsFree
- 2024 MLB.TV YearlyFree
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- 2026 MLB.TV SeasonalFree
- MLB.TV for T-Mobile CustomersFree
- 2025 MLB.TV YearlyFree
YES Network
- YES Network$24.991 Month
- YES Network$239.991 Year
