# MiLB vs Varsity Network

The clearest difference is rating: MiLB at 4.7 against Varsity Network's 3.0. MiLB also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 550) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Varsity Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MiLB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Varsity Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

MiLB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiLB has 41K ratings behind it against 550, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of MiLB's written reviews are positive against 24% of Varsity Network's.

MiLB ships an update fortnightly, Varsity Network every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiLB | Varsity Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milb/id508217833/reviews)** | [3.0 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-network/id1574519982/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 550 |
| Positive reviews | **35.6% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#89** |
| Size | 72 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MLB](https://appshunter.io/developer/281969992) | [Learfield Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/551780794) |

## What reviewers say

### MiLB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milb/id508217833)

Follow all 120 Minor League Baseball clubs with live game updates, news, and highlights. Access digital tickets, merchandise, and promotions for a seamless ballpark experience. Subscribe for over 7,000 live games and archives.

**Highlights:** Follow all 120 MiLB clubs, Live game updates and pitch-by-pitch tracking, Buy tickets and merchandise, Digital ticketing and check-ins, MiLB news and highlights, Access live games with MLB+ subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MLB+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| MLB+ Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Convenient way to follow minor league teams
- 👍 Helpful for fans living far away
- 👍 Great app for betting on Triple-A games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login issues and inconsistent authentication
- 👎 Difficult to find and access other teams
- 👎 Lack of landscape mode support on iPad
- 👎 Cluttered and confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access purchased tickets
- Standings and scores not updating correctly
- Gameday feature not working consistently
- App crashing on launch for some users
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Picture-in-picture support
- Ability to track minor league stadiums visited
- More detailed player stats and profiles
- Improved integration with MLB app
- Notifications for game updates and live scores


### Varsity Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varsity-network/id1574519982)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Access live and on-demand audio broadcasts for college sports teams. Enjoy official team channels, exclusive content, and real-time streaming for games and podcasts. Experience the excitement of college sports audio anywhere.

**Highlights:** Vast audio library of live broadcasts, shows, and podcasts, Official team audio channels, Live audio streaming, On-demand listening for past content, Exclusive original content, NCAA Postseason event coverage

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for college sports fans
- 🔥 Unlimited college sports broadcasts
- 🎉 Free service with no subscription fee
- 🔊 High-quality audio production
- 📡 Ability to listen to local radio broadcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Inability to get past advertisement screen
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing favorite teams
- 🔁 Issues with audio skipping and repeating
- 📵 App not working when screen is locked

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- Freezing on advertisement screen
- Audio issues like skipping, repeating, and distortion
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices and OS versions
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add favorites/bookmarks to easily access preferred teams
- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Provide more control over audio playback (pause, rewind, etc.)
- Optimize performance and reduce issues with advertisements
- Add support for background audio playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MiLB free?

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

### Is Varsity Network free?

Varsity Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MiLB or Varsity Network?

MiLB is rated higher. MiLB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Varsity Network averages 3.0 from 550 ratings.

### Do MiLB or Varsity Network have ads?

Both MiLB and Varsity Network show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MiLB or Varsity Network?

MiLB ships an update fortnightly, and Varsity Network every 2 months. Most recently, MiLB was updated on November 15, 2026 and Varsity Network on November 14, 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.*