Comparison

MLB vs DubClub

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

DubClub

Get sports plays in real-time directly to your phone with distinct alerts and previews. Organize all your plays in one clean view to act fast and stay ahead. Access expert analysis and community plays with an active subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time plays
  • Push notifications with previews
  • Organized play view
  • Distinct alert sound
  • Expert sports analysis
  • Community plays
Features
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DubClub brings sports analysis, community plays, and live tracking together in one fast, organized app. DISCOVER PLAYS Browse Premium, Free, Following, and For You feeds. See play titles, pick details, odds, and capper insights at a glance, then Tail supported plays and keep your activity organized. FIND THE RIGHT CAPPERS Search by name or handle and filter by league, bet type, Winning Streak, or DC Spotlight. Follow your favorites directly from their profiles and explore profile stats, active sports, streak wins, and public play history when a capper chooses to share it. FOLLOW THE ACTION LIVE On supported iPhones, start Live Sweat for eligible plays to follow scores, pick progress, and final results from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. EXPLORE EVERY GAME Review matchups and see available Premium, Free, and Locked plays for each game. Move from a game to the play or capper profile without losing context. PUBLISH ON YOUR SCHEDULE Eligible creators can compose, edit, save drafts, schedule, reschedule, publish, and delete plays. Creators can also mark a post as Recap/Info when it should not be parsed or graded. STAY UP TO DATE Enable notifications for game starts and new content. Keep My Tails and your Play Library organized. ACCESS Free plays are available without a subscription. Some premium content requires an active subscription or a DubBucks access plan. DubBucks are purchased through Apple In-App Purchase and can be used to unlock eligible Capper content for the available access duration. DubClub provides sports analysis and community content. DubClub does not accept or place bets. DubBucks cannot be wagered or redeemed for cash. Privacy Policy: https://dubclub.win/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MLB4 screens
DubClub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MLB at free with in-app purchases against DubClub's subscription. MLB also leads on ratings volume (955K vs 2K) and chart position (#6 vs #124). DubClub's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 40%). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MLB sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and DubClub sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MLB against 4.7 for DubClub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLB has 955K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of MLB's written reviews are positive against 63% of DubClub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MLB ships an update every 9 days, DubClub fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MLB versus DubClub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLBDubClub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (955K ratings)4.7 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews63.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings955K — better2K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#6 — better#124
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size488 MB82 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMLBDubClub

Customer experience

MLB

All ratings954,346 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews3,462 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative50.8%

DubClub

All ratings1,874 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative32.5%

User reviews

MLB

From 955K App Store ratings

What 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

DubClub

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient way to track cappers
  • 🚀 Fast notifications
  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 👍 Helpful and responsive support team

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🐛 Glitchy notifications
  • 🐛 Slow app loading times
  • 🔒 No email login option
  • 🔒 Lack of refund options

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

DubClub

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Notification issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to filter/toggle cappers
  • Improved navigation and UI
  • Better integration with other platforms

In-app purchases

12 purchases

MLB

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time6
  • 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
6 purchases

DubClub

Subscriptions1
  • Community Access Monthly$14.991 Month
One-time5
  • 130 DubBucks Pack$14.99
  • 270 DubBucks Pack$29.99
  • 480 DubBucks Pack$49.99
Show 2 more
  • 990 DubBucks Pack$99.99
  • 2500 DubBucks Pack$249.99

Questions

Is MLB free?
MLB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DubClub free?
DubClub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MLB or DubClub?
DubClub is rated higher. MLB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 955K ratings, while DubClub averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.
Do MLB or DubClub have ads?
MLB shows ads; DubClub does not.
Which is updated more often, MLB or DubClub?
MLB ships an update every 9 days, and DubClub fortnightly. Most recently, MLB was updated on October 25, 2026 and DubClub on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, MLB or DubClub?
MLB currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and DubClub at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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