# Tennis Channel vs USTA Flex

The clearest difference is rating: USTA Flex at 4.8 against Tennis Channel's 2.7. USTA Flex also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Tennis Channel's advantage is chart position (#35 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tennis Channel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. USTA Flex asks for nothing beyond the download.

USTA Flex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 259 and 771 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Tennis Channel's written reviews are positive against 39% of USTA Flex's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tennis Channel | USTA Flex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tennis-channel/id651092377/reviews) | **[4.8 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usta-flex/id6446393326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 259 | **771** |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **39.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tennis Channel](https://appshunter.io/developer/651092380) | [USTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/327455872) |

## What reviewers say

### Tennis Channel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tennis-channel/id651092377)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Stream live and on-demand WTA & ATP tennis matches, plus 24/7 network coverage with expert commentary and analysis. Get real-time notifications for your favorite players and enjoy condensed match recaps. Access major tournaments and exclusive content to stay connected to the sport.

**Highlights:** Live WTA & ATP match streaming, On-demand match replays and highlights, 24/7 network coverage with expert commentary, Exclusive player interviews and original content, Mobile notifications for match alerts, Condensed match summaries ('Match in 15')

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tennis Channel Plus | $11.99 | per month |
| Tennis Channel | $11.99 | per month |
| Tennis Channel Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Tennis Channel Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| Tennis Channel Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| Tennis Channel Plus | $109.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content access
- 🚀 Improved app performance after updates
- 💡 Multiview feature
- 🎉 Positive user experience for some

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find matches
- 🔇 Poor audio/video quality and sync issues
- 🔒 Unreliable login and account management
- 💰 Overpriced for limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Matches not available as advertised
- Streaming issues and frequent disconnections
- Inability to switch between matches
- Incorrect or missing tournament/match information

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/download matches
- Improved playback controls (rewind, fast forward, pause)
- Better match scheduling and filtering options
- Chromecast support


### USTA Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usta-flex/id6446393326)

Find and play competitive tennis matches at your level on courts near you. Arrange games flexibly around your schedule and meet new players. Track your progress and improve your game with level-based singles or doubles matches.

**Highlights:** Find level-based tennis matches, Flexible scheduling with in-app chat, Singles and doubles competition, Track match history and progress, Utilizes ITF World Tennis Number for matchmaking, Organize and enter leagues

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Easy to coordinate matches
- 👍 Easy score entry
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Flexible scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not user-friendly
- 👎 App works inconsistently
- 👎 Constant notifications
- 👎 Cannot toggle to see schedule
- 👎 Score manipulation possible

**Reported bugs**

- App works when it wants
- Constant notifications with no messages
- Cannot toggle back to see schedule
- WTN score not figured out
- Unable to login

**Requested features**

- Link match times to calendars
- Calendar in the app
- Display all scheduled matches
- Input availability directly
- Google SSO integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tennis Channel free?

Tennis Channel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is USTA Flex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tennis Channel or USTA Flex?

USTA Flex is rated higher. Tennis Channel averages 2.7 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while USTA Flex averages 4.8 from 771 ratings.

### Do Tennis Channel or USTA Flex have ads?

Tennis Channel shows ads; USTA Flex does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tennis Channel or USTA Flex?

Tennis Channel ships an update every 3 weeks, and USTA Flex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tennis Channel was updated on November 1, 2026 and USTA Flex on October 31, 2026.

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