Yle Areena vs Glöggrundan
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.
Glöggrundan
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Glöggrundan is the biggest Swedish student event in all of Finland, and the event annually gathers students from all over Finland for an unforgettable day and night in the heart of Turku. The event commences at the Turku Cathedral Square, and continues with a bar crawl, ending in various afterparties. An incredible experience you don’t want to miss! This is the official Glöggrundan app, where you will find the schedule, pub crawl spots, afterparty spots as well as updates and information regarding the event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yle Areena at every 2 weeks against Glöggrundan's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
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, Glöggrundan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yle Areena | Glöggrundan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yleisradio Oy | Fischi Apps |
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
Glöggrundan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yle Areena
No in-app purchases
Glöggrundan
No in-app purchases
