Best Play By Play Apps & Games

245+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 245+ play by play apps and games on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Play By Play Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ESPN: Live Sports & ScoresESPN: Live Sports & ScoresFree4.6★ (4.2M)YesYesNov 2026
2Team Play by PlayfinityTeam Play by PlayfinityFree—NoNoMay 2026
3PlayBall – Book Play ConnectPlayBall – Book Play ConnectFree—NoNoSep 2026
4Solitaire by MobilityWareSolitaire by MobilityWare$4.994.8★ (139K)NoNoNov 2026
5Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (133K)NoNoNov 2026
6⋆Spider Solitaire: Card Games⋆Spider Solitaire: Card GamesFree4.8★ (283K)YesYesNov 2026
7Just Play Team AppJust Play Team AppFree3.4★ (56)NoNoOct 2026
8Play with Me AppPlay with Me AppFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Play By Play

ESPN: Live Sports & Scores#1

ESPN: Live Sports & Scores by Disney

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Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
4.6😐(4.2M ratings)
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Access all ESPN content in one place, including live games, studio shows, documentaries, and on-demand content. Get real-time scores, breaking news, and expert analysis for thousands of live events across major sports leagues.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable real-time updates
  • 👍 Comprehensive sports coverage
  • 💡 Customizable team/sport preferences

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Overwhelming with irrelevant content
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

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FAQ about Play By Play

What are the best play by play apps & games for iPhone?
ESPN: Live Sports & Scores tops our play by play apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 4.2M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top play by play apps & games we rank are free to download, including ESPN: Live Sports & Scores and Team Play by Playfinity.
ESPN: Live Sports & Scores shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ play by play apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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