Comparison

NRL Fantasy vs UQIC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NRL Fantasy

Engage in the official fantasy sports challenge for the NRL season. Build and manage your team, join leagues with friends, and track live scores and player stats. Compete for prizes and enhance your viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Free to play
  • Team selection and management
  • League creation and management
  • Player data and stats
  • Live scores and game stats
  • Rivalry with friends
Features
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We're back for 2026! Whether you're the classic type or a draft star, it's time to take the NRL Fantasy challenge. Still free to play, the official NRL Fantasy game has been updated for the new season to improve your fantasy experience. Join a league with friends, amp up the rivalry this NRL season and change the way you watch. Guaranteed! Download and register now for your chance to crush your mates and win some great prizes. - Register and play for FREE - Team selection and management - League management, rankings and live fixtures - Player data and key stats - Live scores and game stats - Plenty more good stuff - Requires NRL Account sign-in

About

UQIC

Features
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UQIC (University of Queensland Interfaculty Competitions Inc.) is a not-for-profit, student-run organisation that has powered interfaculty social sport at UQ since the early 1970s. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or lacing up for the first time, UQIC is your gateway to staying active, making friends across faculties, and being part of one of UQ's longest-running student traditions. In 2026, we're offering 9 team sports across Semester 1 and 2, all played weeknights on the St Lucia campus: Basketball (Mixed / Men's) Soccer (Mixed / Men's) Indoor Volleyball (Mixed) Beach Volleyball (Mixed) Futsal – Indoor Soccer (Mixed) Touch Football (Mixed) Touch Rugby League (Mixed) Netball (Mixed) Rugby Union (Men's) Each semester runs 10 regular rounds across Weeks 2–12. A summer semester also runs select sports including Netball, Beach Volleyball and Soccer. Beyond the regular season, UQIC hosts three premier events: the Executive TRL Day, the Fixture Mixer, and the MEGA Launch Party — UQ's biggest social of the year. Use the app to register for competitions, check your fixtures, follow results and stay connected with your team — all in one place. Built by students. Run for everyone.

Screenshots

NRL Fantasy4 screens
UQIC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UQIC at none against NRL Fantasy's shown. UQIC also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NRL Fantasy ships an update monthly, UQIC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NRL Fantasy versus UQIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNRL FantasyUQIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNational Rugby League LimitedForwardzone Digital (PTY) LTD

Bugs and requests

NRL Fantasy

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access trades
  • Incorrect player scores and stats
  • Inability to log in or sign up
  • Blank screens and loading issues
  • Incorrect league ladder display

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add notes to watch list players
  • iPad-specific version with more viewing options
  • Customizable bye round settings
  • Wildcard and triple captain chips

UQIC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NRL Fantasy

No in-app purchases

None

UQIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NRL Fantasy free?
NRL Fantasy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UQIC free?
UQIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NRL Fantasy or UQIC have ads?
NRL Fantasy shows ads; UQIC does not.
Which is updated more often, NRL Fantasy or UQIC?
NRL Fantasy ships an update monthly, and UQIC fortnightly. Most recently, NRL Fantasy was updated on October 16, 2026 and UQIC on October 3, 2026.

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