PCB Live vs PlayOn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PCB Live
Stream live Pakistan cricket matches, replays, and highlights. Access exclusive interviews, podcasts, and behind-the-scenes content. Stay updated on upcoming series and enjoy cricket anytime.
- Live streaming of Pakistan national team matches
- Full match replays and highlights
- Exclusive interviews and podcasts
- Domestic match coverage
- Personalized content updates
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Feel the roar of Pakistan cricket with PCB Live, your ultimate destination for streaming live matches, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes action. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, PCB Live brings you closer to the game with: - Live Streaming of Pakistan national team matches (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) - Full Match Replays and Classic Highlights - Exclusive Interviews, Podcasts, and Analysis - Select Domestic Matches, Memorable moments of a decade of PSL - Personalized content and updates on upcoming series - Enjoy cricket anytime. Join the cricketing journey and never miss a moment of Pakistan’s cricketing legacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PlayOn
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Take your sports experience to the next level with PlayOn! Discover and join exciting sports events, connect with players, manage your profile, receive real-time updates, and never miss a game. Whether you're playing for fun or competition, PlayOn makes it easy to stay active, connected, and ready to play—all from your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PlayOn at every 3 weeks against PCB Live's every 2 months. PCB Live's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
PCB Live ships an update every 2 months, PlayOn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PCB Live | PlayOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PAKISTAN CRICKET BOARD | Urban Developers Group |
In-app purchases
PCB Live
No in-app purchases
PlayOn
No in-app purchases
