# MLB vs CSE APP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CSE APP at none against MLB's 10. CSE APP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). MLB's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MLB sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CSE APP asks for nothing beyond the download.

MLB ships an update every 9 days, CSE APP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLB | CSE APP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (958K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb/id493619333/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **958K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 497 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MLB](https://appshunter.io/developer/281969992) | [Mauro Veliz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454081957) |

## What reviewers say

### MLB

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Sports, #103 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live Major League Baseball games, highlights, and audio broadcasts. Access exclusive content and personalized news feeds. Enjoy on-demand video libraries and real-time game updates.

**Highlights:** Live game streaming and audio, Real-time highlights and alerts, Personalized news content, On-demand video library, Live Activities for game updates, Minor League Baseball game streaming

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 2023 MLB.TV Yearly | Free | one-time |
| 2024 MLB.TV Yearly | Free | one-time |
| 2026 MLB.TV Seasonal | 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


### CSE APP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cse-app/id6636518278)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLB free?

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

### Is CSE APP free?

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

### Do MLB or CSE APP have ads?

MLB shows ads; CSE APP does not.

### Which is updated more often, MLB or CSE APP?

MLB ships an update every 9 days, and CSE APP every 2 weeks. Most recently, MLB was updated on November 6, 2026 and CSE APP on October 25, 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.*