Comparison

Caught Offside vs FourFourTwo Magazine

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

Head to head
About

Caught Offside

Stay updated with the Premier League through a fan-powered sports news service. Get the fastest football gossip, transfer rumors, fixtures, results, and standings. Personalize your news feed for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • Latest football gossip
  • Transfer rumours
  • Fixtures, results & standings
  • Personalized experience
  • Fan-powered news
Features
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CaughtOffside – the world’s most popular independent football website available now on your iPhone! CaughtOffside is a fan powered sports news service that provides users with the fastest way to stay up-to-date with the Premier League. The app brings you the best football gossip, transfer rumours, fixtures, results & standings and much, much more. - Get the latest football gossip in lightening quick speed! - Personalise your experience Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FourFourTwo Magazine

Access in-depth football analysis, exclusive interviews with players, and behind-the-scenes stories from top clubs. Dive into tactical breakdowns and expert opinions on the world of soccer, from the Premier League to grassroots levels.

Highlights
  • Exclusive player interviews
  • Behind-the-scenes club stories
  • Tactical breakdowns
  • Expert opinion and analysis
  • World soccer and Premier League news
  • Legendary football stories
Features
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From the Premier League to the grassroots, FourFourTwo delivers everything a true football fan needs. Every month, dive into exclusive interviews with your favourite players, behind-the-scenes stories from top clubs, tactical breakdowns from elite managers & coaches and the best opinion & analysis in the game. Whether you're tracking your team, studying the tactics of the modern footballer or just reliving the most dramatic matches, FourFourTwo is your go-to. Inside every issue: - Big-name interviews & expert insights - Legendary football stories & quirky features - All the latest from world soccer and the Premier League If it’s in the game, it’s in FourFourTwo. Download now and join thousands who stay one step ahead with the world’s greatest football magazine." ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

Caught Offside3 screens
FourFourTwo Magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FourFourTwo Magazine at 4.8 against Caught Offside's 3.1. FourFourTwo Magazine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (89 vs 8). Caught Offside's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (56% vs 38%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Caught Offside sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FourFourTwo Magazine sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FourFourTwo Magazine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FourFourTwo Magazine has 89 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Caught Offside's written reviews are positive against 38% of FourFourTwo Magazine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caught Offside ships an update every 2 months, FourFourTwo Magazine every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Caught Offside versus FourFourTwo Magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaught OffsideFourFourTwo Magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (8 ratings)4.8 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings889 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRocket Sports NetworkFuture plc

Customer experience

Caught Offside

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative33.1%

FourFourTwo Magazine

All ratings89 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.1%

Bugs and requests

Caught Offside

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Notifications delayed or inaccurate
  • Fixtures and results not updating properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved ad-free experience
  • Ability to filter news by league/team
  • More accurate and reliable news reporting
  • Landscape video playback support

FourFourTwo Magazine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Caught Offside

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Premium$8.99
22 purchases

FourFourTwo Magazine

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription1 Month trial$9.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$18.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time18
  • Issue 360$2.99
  • Issue 365$2.99
  • Issue 378$2.99
Show 15 more
  • Issue 377$2.99
  • Issue 373$2.99
  • Issue 369$2.99
  • Issue 367$2.99
  • Issue 366$2.99
  • Issue 394$5.99
  • Issue 392$5.99
  • June 2014 issue$5.99
  • Issue 391$5.99
  • Issue 381$5.99
  • September 2013$5.99
  • March 2016 issue$5.99
  • August 2016 of FourFourTwo Magazine$5.99
  • October 2016 of FourFourTwo Magazine$5.99
  • September 2016 of FourFourTwo Magazine$5.99

Questions

Is Caught Offside free?
Caught Offside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FourFourTwo Magazine free?
FourFourTwo Magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Caught Offside or FourFourTwo Magazine?
FourFourTwo Magazine is rated higher. Caught Offside averages 3.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while FourFourTwo Magazine averages 4.8 from 89 ratings.
Do Caught Offside or FourFourTwo Magazine have ads?
Caught Offside shows ads; FourFourTwo Magazine does not.
Which is updated more often, Caught Offside or FourFourTwo Magazine?
Caught Offside ships an update every 2 months, and FourFourTwo Magazine every 8 months. Most recently, Caught Offside was updated on October 31, 2026 and FourFourTwo Magazine on November 1, 2026.

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