Yle Areena vs Faces by OSKA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yle Areena
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.
- TV series and movies
- Podcasts
- Live TV channels
- Live radio channels
- Siri voice control
- CarPlay integration
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Sarjat. Podcastit. Suorat. Serier. Poddar. Direkt. Yle Areena on Suomen monipuolisin suoratoistopalvelu. Sarjat, joista kaikki puhuvat, podcastit, joilla irtoat arjestasi ja suorat, jotka on pakko katsoa. Yle Arenan appen är den största streamingtjänsten i Finland. Du har alla dina favoriter i samma app. Parhaimpien sarjojen, elokuvien ja dokumenttien lisäksi katsot myös suorana Ylen tv-kanavia. Podcastien lomassa voit myös kuunnella kaikkia Ylen radiokanavia. Siri-tuen ansiosta voit toistaa ohjelmia puheohjauksella ja CarPlayn avulla voit käyttää Yle Areenaa myös autossasi. Sovellus toimii kaikilla iPhone- ja iPad-laitteilla, jotka käyttävät iOS 15- käyttöjärjestelmää tai sitä uudempaa versiota. Sovelluksesta on myös Apple TV -versio. Tack vare Siri-stödet kan du med röststyrning spela upp program och med CarPlay kan du använda Yle Arenan i din bil. Arenan-appen fungerar på Apple-apparater med iOS 15 eller nyare som operativsystem. Det finns också en Apple TV -version av appen.
Faces by OSKA
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Faces by OSKA (formerly Faces by Helsinki Casting) is a free, easy way to step into the world of acting and performing! Discover opportunities in films, TV series, commercials and more. Whether you’re a professional, an amateur or just getting started, there’s room for you! We post all our open roles on Faces. Once you’ve created your profile, you can apply for roles that interest you or let our casting team find a suitable role for you. You can also create profiles for your child, partner or another family member and manage them all from one account. Faces is for everyone! We welcome people of all ages, sizes and appearances, Black and brown people, Indigenous people, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, disabled and neurodivergent people, and people from all cultural backgrounds. We value your privacy. Your information is collected securely and never sold to third parties. We do not accept unethical use of your data in any form. We use your information only to match the right people with the right roles. - Easily create and update your performer profile - Browse and apply for open roles - Manage multiple profiles, including those of your child, partner or someone you represent - Track the status of your applications - Receive messages from the casting team
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yle Areena at every 2 weeks against Faces by OSKA's every 2 months. Yle Areena also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yle Areena ships an update every 2 weeks, Faces by OSKA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yle Areena | Faces by OSKA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yleisradio Oy | Helsinki Casting Oy |
Bugs and requests
Yle Areena
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing on launch
- AirPlay not functioning properly
- Inconsistent content availability
Requested features
3 requests- 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
Faces by OSKA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yle Areena
No in-app purchases
Faces by OSKA
No in-app purchases
