# Ultimate Rugby vs Bristol Bears

The clearest difference is rating: Ultimate Rugby at 2.9 against Bristol Bears's 2.3. Ultimate Rugby also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 4) and review sentiment (44% vs 27%). Bristol Bears's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Rugby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bristol Bears asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Rugby holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Rugby has 102 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Ultimate Rugby's written reviews are positive against 27% of Bristol Bears's.

Ultimate Rugby ships an update every 3 weeks, Bristol Bears every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Rugby | Bristol Bears |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-rugby/id565995979/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bristol-bears/id1480685271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **43.9% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ultimate Rugby Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/565995982) | [Bristol Sport Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480685060) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Rugby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-rugby/id565995979)

Get comprehensive rugby coverage with live scores, in-depth analysis, and breaking news for all professional leagues and tournaments. Track your favorite teams and players with personalized feeds and detailed stats.

**Highlights:** Live scoring and play-by-play commentary, Extensive player and match statistics, World's largest player database, Coverage of all professional leagues and teams, Customizable push notifications, Personalized content feed, Match experience details and chat

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UR+ Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| UR Subscription + Introductory | $23.99 | per year |
| UR+ Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| UR+ Annual Sub-one day offer | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of rugby matches and leagues
- 📊 Detailed player and team profiles
- 📰 Extensive news and updates
- 🗓️ Convenient calendar integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricting access to basic information
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔁 Constant need to restore subscription
- 🤔 Confusing and cluttered user interface
- 📉 Declining quality and features over time

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate player and team information
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Persistent login and subscription problems

**Requested features**

- Live match commentary and updates
- Customizable notifications and alerts
- Integration with other rugby apps and platforms
- Improved organization and search functionality


### Bristol Bears

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bristol-bears/id1480685271)

Stay connected with your favorite rugby team through exclusive news, videos, and match schedules. Access player stats, social feeds, and purchase tickets or merchandise directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Exclusive news and content, Fixtures and results tracking, Player profiles and stats, Integrated social media feeds, Ticket purchasing, Official merchandise shop

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Rugby free?

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

### Is Bristol Bears free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Rugby or Bristol Bears?

Ultimate Rugby is rated higher. Ultimate Rugby averages 2.9 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Bristol Bears averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Rugby or Bristol Bears have ads?

Ultimate Rugby shows ads; Bristol Bears does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ultimate Rugby or Bristol Bears?

Ultimate Rugby ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bristol Bears every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ultimate Rugby was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bristol Bears on October 24, 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.*