# Yle Areena vs Supla

Yle Areena and Supla both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Yle Areena's written reviews are positive against 0% of Supla's. Yle Areena also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 36). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Yle Areena against 4.7 for Supla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yle Areena has 1.4K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Yle Areena's written reviews are positive against 0% of Supla's.

Yle Areena ships an update every 2 weeks, Supla every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yle Areena | Supla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yle-areena/id542317657/reviews) | **[4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supla/id1048533570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 37 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yleisradio Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/409333864) | [Sanoma Media Finland](https://appshunter.io/developer/368549040) |

## What reviewers say

### Yle Areena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yle-areena/id542317657)

Stream popular TV series, documentaries, and movies. Listen to a wide range of podcasts and live radio channels. Enjoy hands-free control with Siri and in-car entertainment via CarPlay.

**Highlights:** TV series and movies, Podcasts, Live TV channels, Live radio channels, Siri voice control, CarPlay integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works with VPN outside EU
- 👍 Keeping native language alive
- 👍 Watching news and content from Finland

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited content availability outside EU
- 🐛 App crashes and stops working
- 🔋 AirPlay not working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch
- AirPlay not functioning properly
- Inconsistent content availability

**Requested features**

- Bring back daily news from Finland for those living abroad
- Offer a paid subscription for wider content access outside EU
- Improve app navigation and usability


### Supla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supla/id1048533570)

Access a wide range of podcasts, live radio stations, and news articles in one application. Enjoy diverse content from comedy and true crime to music and current events. Seamlessly switch between devices and save your favorites with a Sanoma account.

**Highlights:** Extensive podcast library, Live radio streaming, Read-aloud news articles, Sanoma account integration, Save favorite content, Cross-device listening

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yle Areena free?

Yle Areena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Supla free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yle Areena or Supla?

Supla is rated higher. Yle Areena averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Supla averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do Yle Areena or Supla have ads?

Supla shows ads; Yle Areena does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yle Areena or Supla?

Yle Areena ships an update every 2 weeks, and Supla every 5 weeks. Most recently, Yle Areena was updated on September 25, 2026 and Supla on September 28, 2026.

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