# BBC Sport vs Playwaze

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BBC Sport at 63% against Playwaze's 11%. Playwaze's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.

BBC Sport ships an update fortnightly, Playwaze every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBC Sport | Playwaze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-sport/id594842980/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 10.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 169 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/344138454) | [Playwaze Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000217218) |

## What reviewers say

### BBC Sport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-sport/id594842980)

Stay updated with the latest sports news, live scores, and highlights from major global events. Personalize your feed with "My Sport" to follow your favorite teams and sports, and receive timely notifications for breaking stories and match updates.

**Highlights:** Latest sports news, Live scores and match stats, Personalized "My Sport" page, Breaking news notifications, Coverage of major global events, In-depth team and player stats

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🏆 Excellent sports coverage
- 🔍 Reliable and up-to-date information
- 📱 User-friendly interface
- 🌍 Global reach for ex-pats
- 🗞️ Comprehensive news and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Limited video availability in certain regions
- 📂 Difficulty navigating to specific content
- 🔀 Inconsistent layout and design changes
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Content not updating properly
- Login and sign-in issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved live scores and commentary
- Ability to share articles easily
- More in-depth statistics and team/player profiles
- Personalized news feed and notifications


### Playwaze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playwaze/id1000217671)

Discover, book, and manage your sports and fitness activities. Find new classes, join competitions, and track your progress all in one place. Spend less time organizing and more time playing.

**Highlights:** Book and pay for sessions instantly, Join competitions and track scores, Manage memberships, Discover new activities, Follow league tables and stats

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BBC Sport free?

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

### Is Playwaze free?

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

### Do BBC Sport or Playwaze have ads?

BBC Sport shows ads; Playwaze does not.

### Which is updated more often, BBC Sport or Playwaze?

BBC Sport ships an update fortnightly, and Playwaze every 3 weeks. Most recently, BBC Sport was updated on November 9, 2026 and Playwaze on November 6, 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.*