# Tennis Channel vs RacketNet

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RacketNet at none against Tennis Channel's 8. RacketNet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Tennis Channel's advantage is chart position (#33 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Tennis Channel ships an update every 3 weeks, RacketNet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tennis Channel | RacketNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tennis-channel/id651092377/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **259** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tennis Channel](https://appshunter.io/developer/651092380) | [RacketNet Sports LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815664764) |

## What reviewers say

### Tennis Channel

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### RacketNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racketnet/id6815664762)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tennis Channel free?

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

### Is RacketNet free?

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

### Do Tennis Channel or RacketNet have ads?

Tennis Channel shows ads; RacketNet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tennis Channel or RacketNet?

Tennis Channel ships an update every 3 weeks, and RacketNet every 5 days. Most recently, Tennis Channel was updated on November 1, 2026 and RacketNet on October 31, 2026.

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