# MLB vs Boston Baseball Sox Edition

The clearest difference is rating: MLB at 4.7 against Boston Baseball Sox Edition's 3.8. MLB also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (936K vs 27). Boston Baseball Sox Edition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MLB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLB has 936K ratings behind it against 27, 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 38% of Boston Baseball Sox Edition's.

MLB ships an update every 2 weeks, Boston Baseball Sox Edition every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLB | Boston Baseball Sox Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (936K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlb/id493619333/reviews)** | [3.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-baseball-sox-edition/id872379889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **936K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 512 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Major League Baseball Advanced Media](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:** #3 Top Grossing · Sports, #12 Top Free · Sports, #75 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


### Boston Baseball Sox Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-baseball-sox-edition/id872379889)

Stay updated on the Boston Red Sox with this unofficial app. Get news, opinion, score updates with TV information, schedules, player stats, and league standings, all focused on the Sox.

**Highlights:** Red Sox news and opinion, Score updates with TV info, Team schedule, Player stats, MLB standings, Focus on the Red Sox

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLB free?

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

### Is Boston Baseball Sox Edition free?

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

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

MLB is rated higher. MLB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 936K ratings, while Boston Baseball Sox Edition averages 3.8 from 27 ratings.

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

Both MLB and Boston Baseball Sox Edition show ads.

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

MLB ships an update every 2 weeks, and Boston Baseball Sox Edition every 10 months. Most recently, MLB was updated on September 26, 2026 and Boston Baseball Sox Edition on September 5, 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.*